Local recruitment: Analyst III

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 516026 to locate the job posting and apply.

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CalCareers Note:

This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 5/15/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date. Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. The State Water Resources Control Board's Division of Drinking Water has one opening for Analyst III. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

The Analyst III serves as an advanced level analytical specialist for the Needs Analysis Unit and performs varied, complex, and sensitive assignments related to the financial and managerial capacity of drinking water systems. The incumbent works independently and in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to analyze, research, coordinate, plan, and evaluate program activities that support regulatory oversight, program implementation, and statewide objectives. The incumbent provides consultative services and recommendations to management; develops and evaluates analytical, policy, and implementation approaches; and manages or coordinates projects involving data analysis, reporting systems, stakeholder engagement, and program improvement. This position also supports the development of metrics, reports, dashboards, and public-facing data products to improve decision-making, data quality, transparency, and program effectiveness.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver's license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey . You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026. In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required. Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales. In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of

PLP 2025

on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Job type:

Full-Time $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.