Executive Support Analyst

Are you interested in being a member of a dynamic team working to uphold the rights of the People of California? Do you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment? Consider joining the Public Rights Division team at the California Department of Justice (DOJ) as the Executive Support Analyst (AGPA) for the Chief Assistant Attorney General, who oversees the legal work of twelve sections. Embrace the engaged, collegial team working to make a difference.

This Executive Support Analyst is one of two positions supporting the Chief Assistant Attorney General of the Public Rights Division. Under the direction of the Chief Advisor for the division, the analyst independently performs the more complex, sensitive, and/or varied analytical and technical functions involving the administrative duties for the Chief Assistant Attorney General.

This role:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the effective handling and coordination of high-profile Executive Office Approval Requests and performs intensive review of documents using attention to detail, as well as knowledge and application of DOJ and division policies and procedures.
• Independently addresses and responds to inquiries from Executive level staff, Senior Assistant Attorneys General leading the division’s legal sections, and others.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with various levels of staff and management and works under time constraints to address the Division’s urgent and changing priorities.

This role handles sensitive legal, fiscal, and administrative information with discretion, and may serve as a back-up to other staff in the unit as needed or operationally required.

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

Salary

• $6,031 - $7,547/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

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:

• Excellent communication and strong organizational skills
  
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
  
• Meet deadlines under pressure and respond effectively to changing priorities
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality
  
• Accurately apply grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills in their work product
  
• Good attendance

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  
  
• This position is in the Division of Public Rights, Executive Section.
  
  
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  
  
• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
  
  
• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. To search for examinations by classification, please visit: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx.
  
  
• Personal Leave Program: 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.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• To take the online Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) examination and establish list eligibility for an appointment, click the following link: CalCareers.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.

• JC-498530 must be clearly stated in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your state application.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/8/2025

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).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Attn: Sara Clementi (JC-498530)
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Sara Clementi (JC-498530)
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - To be accepted, the Statement of Qualifications should be no longer than two pages in length. Please address each question individually and clearly label (e.g., “Question 1”, “Question 2”, “Question 3”) which question you are responding to in your submission.

  1. Describe your experience advising, supporting, and/or assisting attorneys, senior leaders, and executives. What specific tasks or assignments did you perform that are related to this kind of work? Which positions listed on your application or resume required this kind of work?

  2. Describe a time when you needed to manage a workload with multiple assignments and deadlines. What strategies, methods, or systems did you use to track and monitor your work? How did you prioritize your assignments?

  3. Describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, or other similar office tools. Which positions listed on your application or resume required you to use the technology? What specific tasks or assignments did you perform using the technology?

  Please note that failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications and/or failure to follow the specific instructions above will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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.

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for telework. Please note this is a hybrid position.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Sara Clementi
(916) 210-6816
sara.clementi@doj.ca.gov

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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

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