Career Development Consultant

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a unique opportunity to help create new employee services within the Department. The Coaching and Career Development Unit (CCD) will be devoted to providing professional coaching and career development guidance to over 5,000 employees. CCD's purpose is to establish collaborative and communicative partnerships with DOJ staff, while embracing diversity and inclusivity. We do this by helping people see their shining light from within, guiding them toward better decision-making processes and increased productivity. We strive to advance DOJ staff toward better versions of themselves for both individual and team success.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the CCD, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) Is expected to be a highly-skilled career development consultant who is responsible for researching and monitoring existing career development efforts including, but not limited to, consultations, Career counseling, upward mobility, and job skill shadowing program Services. The AGPA will:

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Office of Human Resources to develop strategies to improve the retention and professional development of the DOJ
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to meet the career goals of DOJ staff
• Maintain knowledge of the current classifications and career fields within the Department

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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:

• Communication: Knows empathic listening is essential to seeking to understand, knows how to ask powerful and clarifying questions, and is open-minded toward giving and receiving feedback.
• Creativity and Innovation: Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities, seek creative solutions, and takes intelligent risks.
• Dealing with Ambiguity (Risk): Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty, as well as make decisions to act without having the total picture.
• Reliability: Ability to demonstrate dependability in meeting commitments and provide a consistent work product, as well as a willingness to take responsibility for individual actions to meet deadline demands.
• Problem-solving and Decision-Making: Able to identify problems and use logical analysis to find information, understand causes, and evaluate and select or recommend best possible courses of action.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Experience setting team structure, organizing, leading, and facilitating team activities, promoting team cooperation, and encouraging participation. Capable of cross functionality and working well with others on a team to achieve personal goals, team goals, and organizational goals. Willing to take responsibility for individual actions to achieve consistent results.
• Organizational Awareness: Experience in contributing to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's strategic plan, including the mission, vision, goals, core functions, and values.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Ability to effectively and appropriately interact and communicate with others, tailoring the communication style based on the audience to build positive, constructive, professional relationships.
• Analytical Skills: Experience approaching problems using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach, in addition to weighing priorities and recognizing underlying issues.
• Commitment/Results Oriented: Dedicated to public service and strives for excellence and customer satisfaction, ensuring results in their organization.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Operations, Office of Human Resources, Talent Management, Coaching and Career Development Unit.
• 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 .

Personnel 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 withholding. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-491472) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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: 9/24/2025

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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
OHR- Marissa Carmona
Attn: Marissa Carmona (JC-491472)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
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
OHR- Marissa Carmona
Marissa Carmona (JC-491472)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
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 - (SOQ) -

  Your SOQ should be two pages or less, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font, and should address the following prompts:

  1. Please tell us what interests you about this position and what would make you the best candidate based on your relevant experience, education, knowledge, and skills, that apply to the duties and responsibilities indicated on the duty statement.

  2. Describe your experience in developing and facilitating career development workshops and/or providing career development consultative expertise and feedback to Departmental staff.

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 has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position will however require in person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to DOJ headquarters in Sacramento if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Marissa Carmona
(279) 599-3247
Marissa.Carmona@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.