ANALYST II

State of California; West Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California's Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks an Analyst II to support the Fisheries Branch with contract and grant coordination, budget management, procurement, outreach, facilities, asset management, and other administrative tasks.

The role may be filled in West Sacramento with hybrid telework options and a minimum in-person presence. Applicants must meet transfer eligibility or pass the Analyst II exam bulletin and show strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• ANALYST II position requires transfer eligibility or passing the Analyst II exam.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contracts and grants for the Fisheries Branch.
• Manage budgets and procurement activities for the branch.
• Coordinate outreach, facilities and asset management supporting operations.
• Provide administrative support to the Fisheries Branch.

Job description

$6,031.00 - $7,775.00 per Month. Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team that helps protect the environment? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a motivated individual to work as an analyst for Fisheries Branch performing duties related to contract/grant coordination, budget management, procurement, outreach, facilities, asset management, and other administrative tasks in support of the branch.

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.

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.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam. Class Title: Analyst II/ Exam Bulletin.

This position may be filled in the following counties: Yolo County.

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

Working Conditions

• Office work requiring working in a large office building within a cubicle, operating a computer for several hours per day, and participating in in-person and online meetings. Involves sitting most of the time with some walking, standing, and lifting for brief periods.
• The possession of a valid state driver's license is required.
• Occasionally drive state-owned vehicles to Fisheries Branch field offices, laboratories, and CDFW region offices to assist with coordinating facility operations.
• Position is eligible for telework per current CDFW guidelines. Job location is in an office park in West Sacramento with free parking.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II

ANALYST II $6,031.00 - $7,547.00A $6,212.00 - $7,775.00L New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Position Details

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to edit written documents with technical and legal language. Experience with contracting and grant management policies and procedures.
• Able to prioritize workload and adapt to organizational changes.

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

Contact Information

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Paul Miles
[phone]
[e-mail]

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

Civil Rights Office
[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.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-033-5393-804 and RPA Number E-FB 26-030 in 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 https://jobs.ca.gov. 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.

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.