ANALYST I

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in Sacramento seeks an Analyst I in the Division of Engineering Services to support the Office of Construction Contract Awards (OCCA). The Office Support Analyst performs contracting duties, weekly reports, and bidder communications in a structured office setting.

Requires SOQ submission, a valid driver’s license, and potential eligibility via state exam. Multiple permanent full-time positions available in-office.

Qualifications

• SOQ required; failure to submit SOQ may disqualify from the hiring process.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle.
• Eligibility may be determined by your score on the Analyst I exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly reporting on awarded contracts and send documents to winning bidders.
• Create and maintain JOC records in the database and manage bid documents.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-528929

Position #(s): 559-150-5157-XXX

Working Title: Office Support Analyst

Classification: ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Program/Project Management and Office Engineer (PPM&OE), Office of Construction Contract Awards (OCCA), Bids and Approvals Unit, is recruiting for an Analyst I position, located in Sacramento. Under the supervision of a Supervisor I, in the Bids and Approvals Unit, the Office Support Analyst performs various duties and reporting related to the contracts that are awarded by the Office of Construction Contract Awards. Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing weekly reporting on awarded contracts, sending awarded contracts to winning bidders, creating and maintaining JOC records within database, receiving and scanning of post and bid documents, follow up with bidders regarding their contract documents and send back bidders bonds. Additionally, serves as the OCCA Title VI Liaison, assists by processing 30-Day Bid Extension letters in addition to Bidder ID requests from contractors.

PARF# 59-27-0042 / JC-528929

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed and no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Describe your experience using databases and computer applications, both web-based and non-web based, in support of the development, advertisement, and award of contracts. Include specific systems or tools you have used and your level of involvement.
• Describe a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Include the situation, the steps you took to analyze and resolve the issue, the tools or resources you used, and the outcome.
• Describe your experience in developing or implementing new procedures or guidelines.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.