Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

1. Describe your experience conducting independent and complex research or analysis pertaining to regulatory, business, financial and/or public policy matters; and developing logical conclusions and recommendations.
2. Describe your experience with critical thinking skills; experience in preparing written documents such as reports, testimony, resolutions, analysis, white papers, etc. with the ability to formulate and support convincing arguments. 
3. Describe your experience with project management, team leadership, and/or planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of others.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video: Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

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 prior to appointment. 

• Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
  Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
• Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. 
• Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. 
• Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. 

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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