Analyst I

Job Description and Duties

Join Our Team as an Environmental Analyst!

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional to support critical conservation and regulatory efforts in California. Under the direction of an Environmental Program Manager I, the successful candidate will independently perform a range of analytical duties related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Endangered Species Act (CESA), Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Program, and the Natural Community Conservation Planning Program (NCCP).

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on environmental stewardship, collaborate with dedicated colleagues, and help shape responsible resource management across the state. If you’re ready to contribute to important ecological and regulatory work, we’d love to hear from you.

Link to Class Title Exam: Analyst I / Exam Bulletin

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

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Working Conditions

The incumbent will report to the Seal Beach Office. Must be able to attend, in person, meetings in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. As a condition of employment, the incumbent shall wear an appropriate uniform consistent with CDFW’s Operations Manual (Section 12901) for the various work situations, such as work with public interaction, within and outside the Region as required by the supervisor.

Special Requirements

Special Personal Characteristics:

Willingness to perform routine or detailed work in order to learn the practical application of administrative principles; demonstrate capacity for development as evidenced by work history, academic attainment, participation in school or other activities, or by well-defined occupational or vocational interests; and willingness and ability to accept increasing responsibility and exercise of independent judgment.

Skill to:

Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent, professional writing skills for various documents (emails, letters, reports, permits, etc.) following statewide templates and regional style conventions; ability to collect, compile, and analyze complex data; ability to work positively and effectively with colleagues, including environmental scientist and administrative classifications. Ability to pro-actively seek solutions and problem solve is a must. Ability to maintain a professional and respectful work environment at all times.

The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Regulatory Compliance & Permit Review Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge reviewing applications against state/federal mandates, with the capacity to quickly master complex regulatory intake of application frameworks.

• Collaboration with Stakeholders/Agencies: Experience with strong teamwork skills to facilitate cooperative working relationships across diverse groups, including government entities, the public, underserved communities, and tribal governments.

• Proficiency in Computer Skills: Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite

• Database Management & Data Integrity Tracking: Experience managing and tracking data workflows within department wide information portals, ensuring accurate milestone logging, and extracting backend data for reporting.

• Fiscal Tracking & Spreadsheet Workflows: Experience interpreting fee schedules, validating payments, and utilizing structured spreadsheets to log and analyze financial tracking metrics.

• Technical Research & Problem-Solving Abilities: Skilled at using analytical techniques to research complex issues, evaluate legislation, exercise independent judgment, and logically resolve technical errors.

• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage strict deadlines, establish project priorities, and effectively balance a shifting, multi-task workload.

• Remote Technical Support & Online Navigation Guidance: Ability to provide clear, remote troubleshooting and technical assistance to external users navigating web-based systems and digital portals.

• Communication Skills and Team Collaboration: Experience in proficient independently writing and distributing reports, manuals, and standard procedures.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-531-5157-004and RPA Number E-R5 ES 26-001in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
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  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.