Administrative Analyst

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Water Resources is seeking Analysts I/II to support the Division of Operations and Maintenance. You will assist with human resources tasks, budget and contract reporting, training coordination, and travel logistics, under supervision, to support a Sacramento-based team delivering essential water infrastructure services.

Opportunities include working with a broad set of stakeholders, travel across the state, and exposure to intake processes for invoices and

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements are in the Class Specification.
• DWR uses Analyst I and Analyst II levels with defined salary ranges.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR management with guidance from senior analysts and Administrative Managers.
• Perform budget/finance/contract reporting tasks.
• Coordinate training and travel logistics.
• Monitor and track invoices for payment.
• Support facilities management to assist staff.

Skills

Training coordination

Research & analysis

Writing

Customer service

MS Office

SAP

Outlook

Adobe

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

Permanent Intermittent employees are paid hourly & are limited to 1500 hours per calendar year.

Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work!We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

Why Choose Us : We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. As owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability.We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, we direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity.

At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.

Duties : Under supervision of the Administrative Officer II, Resource Agency (AO II) and in a learning capacity, the incumbent is responsible for performing a broad range of consultative and analytical assignments in support of the Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Administrative Services Branch (ASB). Duties include human resources management with the guidance of more senior analysts and Administrative Managers, budget/finance/contract reporting, training and travel consultation, monitoring and tracking invoices for payment, and facilities management to support the staff.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I
• ANALYST II

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager – Administration & Fleet Management, Headquarters Administrative Services Branch, Power Operations Administrative & Employee Support Section, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Special Requirements

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Travel throughout the State will be required.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50000933 and Job Control #531777 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualifications :

This is a (1-page maximum) separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Resumes,cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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:

It is desirable that the incumbent have knowledge/experience in Training Coordination (i.e scheduling trainings, compile documents for training, invoicing, etc); Research/Analyze/ Making recommendations; Writing - Memos, Letters, Justifications, Interview Questions, duty statements, proof reading/editing; Software (i.e. related to MS suite, SAP, outlook, adobe, etc.); HR related (i.e. Timekeeping, benefits, payroll, Recruitment); and Customer Service.

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .