Associate Governmental Program Analyst

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.

The Office of Racial Equity (ORE) is looking for an engaging, detail-oriented, creative, and enthusiastic Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) to work in a fast-paced, high profile, team-oriented, collaborative environment to develop and implement administrative processes for the ORE. The ORE within the Environmental Justice and Equity Branch (EJEB) in the Executive Office implements the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) commitment to just social change by working at all levels within the organization and externally by addressing environmental injustices and advancing racial equity in the achievement of its mission.

The AGPA will provide analytical support for the branch's contract funds, procurement, record management, records retention, and special projects. The AGPA will monitor and advise on ORE budget allocation and expenditures. The AGPA will work with a team adapting to challenging policy, evolving procedural requirements, adjusting processes, and mitigating operational risk by maintaining internal controls, informational systems, and data integrity through contract administration. The AGPA will assist in the development of systems and processes for collecting, managing, and integrating qualitative and quantitative data across CARB programs and, as necessary, work with management to bring in new data visualization and management tools into the organization to make informed decisions.

Under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the ideal AGPA candidate should be able to work independently or in teams to balance and prioritize assignments. This position requires completing both short and long-term tasks that will often involve completing critical assignments under tight time frames.

Occasional travel may be required. 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Occasional travel may be required