ANALYST II

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in Sacramento County is seeking a Staff Editor (Analyst II) to join the IOAI team. You will perform editorial, research, analysis, and data presentation tasks and ensure accessibility compliance for reports and online content.

You will collaborate with IOAI authors and staff, prepare manuscripts for publications and social media, and support writing, graphic design, and publications as needed. A valid driver's license and a Statement of Qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Editorial, research, analysis, evaluation, and data presentation duties.
• Accessibility compliance responsibilities for IOAI publications.

Responsibilities

• Editorial, research, analysis, evaluation, data presentation, and accessibility compliance duties.
• Collaborate with IOAI authors and staff to develop manuscripts for reports, projects, social media and other content.
• Acts as a technical consultant on writing, editing, graphic design, and publications.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535528

Position #(s): 900-097-5393-XXX

Working Title: Staff Editor

Classification: ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

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: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: http://www.dot.ca.gov

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

As described in Government Code section 14460 and 14110.1, the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) is a statutorily independent office that conducts oversight of Caltrans, including audits and investigations. The Inspector General, appointed by the Governor, is vested with full authority to exercise a full scope, independent, and objective audit and investigation program.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Publications and in collaboration with technical staff, the incumbent performs editorial, research, analysis, evaluation, data presentation, and accessibility compliance duties. The incumbent consults with and assists IOAI technical authors and other staff in developing and refining manuscripts for reports, projects, social media and other online content, and other materials as required to meet IOAI needs. Acts as a technical consultant and subject matter expert on writing, editing, graphic design, and publications.

PARF# 97-27-0016 / JC-535528

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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst II 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. To apply for the exam, you must search by typing in the classification title on the California Department of Human Resources site.

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

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, single spaced and no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Describe your experience conducting developmental edits. Please include an example in which your analysis identified an error, trend, or area of concern, and explain how you worked with the author(s) to strengthen the argument.
• Provide an example of how you have contributed to team cohesion, strengthened customer service, or supported internal/external stakeholders. In your response, describe how you build productive working relationships, handle sensitive content, and maintain professionalism and accuracy when working with diverse groups under tight deadlines.

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.