Job Description

Job Description and Duties

LCI’s Communications and External Affairs Branch oversees and manages all aspects of communications, including media relations, stakeholder/external as well as internal communications, social media and web content development. Under the direction of LCI’s Deputy Director of Communications and External Affairs, the Staff Service Analyst (SSA) performs duties requiring analytical skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of applicable communications software, writing styles, and online platforms. The Comms & Outreach Analyst works in a team environment, exercising initiative in performing assigned tasks. The SSA researches and analyzes media/outreach inquiries and responds to program teams ensuring all responses are accurate.

The position also requires working effectively with staff in the Communications and External Affairs Branch and other department employees, as well as media representatives, external stakeholders and the general public; analyze and forecast situations and data accurately, take independent action; and make sound decisions. The incumbent must also have the ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships and work independently or as part of the team. The incumbent must maintain consistent and regular attendance to meet work commitments.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• A skilled and proactive communicator who demonstrates commitment to quality of work.

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: 7/3/2025

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 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:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

Human Resources Office

Attn: HR YP

1400 10th Street

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

Human Resources Office

HR YP

1400 10th Street

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 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 -

  (SOQ)is  REQUIRED  and  MUST  be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Résumés in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. 

  Refer to the SOQ Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

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.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including  health , and  vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Yucary Padilla
(916) 758-0579
yucary.padilla@lci.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Leticia Palamidessi
(000) -
leticia.palamidessi@sgc.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:
Alanna Dayton
(279) 228-3940
alanna.dayton@lci.ca.gov

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.

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must include a separate narrative document entitled "Statement of Qualifications" (SOQ) describing how the candidate's education, experience, skills and knowledge make them an excellent candidate for the position. The SOQ must be type-written, no smaller than 11 point and may not exceed two pages. Interested applicants must submit a SOQ with their application package to be considered for this position.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Describe your work experience with reviewing documents for Agency style, errors and typos, and factual and professional information. Please list any and all copy editing styles you are familiar with (MLA, AP, etc.), and your experience working with senior level management on document development and delivery.
2. Describe a time you collaborated with senior level management on a project. Provide details on what the project was, your role, how you managed time, collaboration, review and delivery.
3. Briefly describe your experience with interacting with the public and media. What is your approach to responding to PRA requests and media inquiries

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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