WSP Program Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This position may be extended or become permanent.

The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program in partnership with AmeriCorps (WSP) is dedicated to improving watershed health by actively engaging in restoration science, civic servi ce, and community education while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. If you are interested in supporting watershed restoration and resiliency within local communities throughout California and being part of something greater than yourself, you may be ready to join the staff of the Watershed Stewards Program in San Luis Obispo.

WSP is a dynamic program committed to developing early natural resource professionals (18-32) by engaging them in a 1,700-hour, 10.5-month term of public service and watershed and salmonid restoration duties. The WSP Program Analyst (PA) will work under the supervision of the WSP Program Manager (located at the Eureka office) with direct guidance from the two WSP Program Coordinators. The PA is part of a small team dedicated to inspiring, educating, and challenging young adults to further their educational and professional goals through their service experience. The PA is a new key position brought on to focus on short- and long-term recruitment, public engagement, and outreach goals. The PA will assist with data collection, analysis, and grant compliance activities, required to recruit and support our 44 Corpsmembers (CMs) in high-need watersheds and Placement Site communities throughout California each year.

We are looking for a motivated and energized candidate who can handle the pressure of the dynamic work environment of WSP. To find and review the minimum qualifications for the Program Analyst (Analyst 1) position, please visit 

The position carries out the following duties:

Program Recruitment
· Manage and write email correspondence with applicants, stakeholders, Corpsmembers, and Placement Site staff
· Conduct, analyze, score, and track interviews of Corpsmember applicants to assess eligibility and make recommendations
· Track Placement Site applications and support recruitment

Public Engagement & Presentations
· Provide feedback and edits on Corpsmembers’ professional writing and outreach materials
· Support program social media, update and maintain media outreach and photo archive
· Assist with development and updating of program media and track outreach efficacy
· Support program activities and community engagement at in-person outreach events
· Support alumni engagement

Grant Analysis and Program Compliance
· Conduct program data analyses, surveys, and assist with reporting
· Monitor Corpsmember timesheet and datasheet
· Assist Program Coordinators with select Placement Site visits
· Review Program written materials, edit, and provide feedback

Program and Facilities Support
· Attend Weekly Staff Meetings
· Contribute to monthly communications
· Support training development and facilitation
· Assist with office organization and care of materials, vehicles, and equipment

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Working Conditions

This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.

The position is office-based with a focus on computing and organization. There are weekly staff meetings, and all staff travel to participate in program events such as our statewide graduation, site visits, and trainings. The office is located six miles outside the city of San Luis Obispo at the CCC Los Padres Center.

The Program Analyst is required to work extensively on computers as necessary for drafting documents, conducting research, drafting email communication, and other purposes. The position requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk and to work at a computer for extended periods of time as well as the ability to move and transport office items, transport tools used for restoration, and uniforms and safety gear up to 35 lbs. in a safe manner.

In-state travel will be required (estimated trips: six 2–4-day, four 5–10-day, one 14-day trip) Occasional, pre-scheduled weekends and evening hours will be required.

Special Requirements

Ability to pass pre-employment National Service Criminal History checks:

• A nationwide check of the National Sex Offender Public Website (Truescreen) 
• California Department of Justice (DOJ) State of Service check (and if applicable the State criminal history record repository or agency-designated alternative for the individual's state of residence.)
• A fingerprint-based check of the FBI criminal history record database through the State criminal history record repository (LiveScan) and (Fieldprint) 
• Valid California Driver’s License ·
• Selected applicant will be required to drive state vehicles ·
• In-state travel will be required (estimated trips: six 2–4-day, four 5–10-day, one 14-day trip) 
• Ability to work occasional, p re-scheduled weekends and evening hours 

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 writing skills 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (especially Word and Excel), and social media management 
• Experience building surveys, collecting, synthesizing, and presenting data 
• Comfortable with public outreach and interviewing candidates 
• Great customer service skills 
• The ability to move smoothly between a variety of tasks and deadlines 
• Event planning skills 
• Office management experience
• Comfort with working independently 

Benefits

Working for WSP provides an opportunity to do meaningful work with a team that are committed to service to the State and to the young people that join our program to serve their community and the environment. While working with WSP, you can also gain training and hone skills in state systems, workforce development, event planning, writing, recruitment and outreach, and program development. To learn more about WSP, visit our website:

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

Eligibility Information

Eligibility Information

In order to be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for  . Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
2. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
3. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above.
4. Training & Development (T&D) Assignment – State employees in a permanent appointment, and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications for WSP Program Analyst (Analyst 1) max 600 words:
  Select one question from each of the following three topic areas. Please use specific examples from your own professional work history.
  1. Program Recruitment and Communication:
  · Describe your experience managing professional correspondence with diverse stakeholders. How do you ensure accuracy, tone, and timely responses?
  · Detail your experience conducting, scoring, and tracking applicant interviews. What criteria or systems do you use to evaluate eligibility objectively?
  2. Public Engagement & Media Tracking:
  · Give an example of how you have managed social media or tracking metrics for public outreach. How did you evaluate the data to improve engagement?
  · Describe a time you provided editorial feedback on someone else’s professional writing. What approach did you take to ensure high quality while mentoring the writer?
  3. Compliance, Data, & Operations:
  · Explain your experience handling routine compliance tracking, such as monitoring timesheets, datasheets, or surveys. How do you handle errors or missing information?
  · Describe a time you had to balance office support tasks with field-based duties like site visits. How did you manage your time effectively?