Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The duties of the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) requires multi-disciplinary skills which include a detailed knowledge of gaming activities and Tribal gaming sensitivities in California, financial analysis, investigative operations, communication and presentation skills.  The AGPA will establish a close working relationship with Tribal governments and gaming agencies; produce assigned written reports following established criteria; and interpret and apply Bureau policies.  The AGPA should possess discipline, organizational skills, and effective interpersonal skills. 

Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the (AGPA) interprets and applies gambling statutes and regulations in the review and processing of vendor entity and principal applications and the preparation of recommendations for findings of suitability in accordance with the Tribal-State Gaming compact and the Gambling Control Act.  This includes a comparative analysis, examination of personal history and presenting written reports and oral briefings to management regarding recommendations for licensure or administrative action based upon a collective analysis of the information and documentation accumulated during the background investigation. 

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• A background check will be required.
• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control number (JC-487726) 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.   

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: 8/27/2025

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:

Department of Justice

DLE-Arron Kohls

Attn: JC-487726

Department of Justice / DLE-OC- Personnel Liaison

1300 I Street, Suite 1140

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

DLE-Arron Kohls

JC-487726

Department of Justice / DLE-OC- Personnel Liaison

1300 I Street, Suite 1140

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - See Statement of Qualifications instructions below.  Failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified 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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Arron Kohls
(916) 210-6581
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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.

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United State Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date.  If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted.  Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail.  Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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