ANALYST I

California Department of Developmental Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks an Analyst I to support the Centralized Staffing Office (CSO) by preparing reports, analyzing data, and recommending process improvements. This in-person role involves data collection, staffing support, onboarding, records management, and routine reporting.

You will assist with CSO tracking systems, apply DDS policies, and contribute to facility reporting and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• The Analyst I performs technical, analytical staff services assignments such as preparing reports, analyzing data, and presenting ideas and recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives in support of CSO operations.
• Interests individuals with no eligibility must take and pass the Analyst I examination to establish list eligibility.
• This position is in person only.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and entry, staffing operations support, attendance documentation, hiring and recruitment support, new employee onboarding, records management, and routine reporting.
• Supports the maintenance of CSO tracking systems, standards, and procedures, and applies CalHR, DDS, and facility policies to assigned tasks.
• Compiles data utilized for facility reporting and Quality Assurance and performs tasks with a degree of independence under supervision.

Job description

Contact Information

Porterville Developmental Center

HR/Recruitment and Exams P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258

Porterville Developmental Center: CA Department of Developmental Services
Contact Evangelina Valle [phone], Laura Medina Jimenez [phone] or Monica Rodriguez [phone] for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

Human Resources Contact:
Evangelina Valle
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Laura Medina Jimenez
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
Kerrie Sawyer
[phone]
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.

Confidential Information: Do NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

Job Description And Duties

Under the supervision of the Nursing Coordinator or designee (Unit Supervisor) in the Centralized Staffing Office (CSO), the Analyst I performs technical, analytical staff services assignments such as preparing reports, analyzing data, and presenting ideas and recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives in support of CSO operations. The Analyst I assists with data collection and entry, staffing operations support, attendance documentation, hiring and recruitment support, new employee onboarding, records management, and routine reporting. The Analyst I supports the maintenance of CSO tracking systems, standards, and procedures, and applies CalHR, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and facility policies and procedures to assigned tasks. The Analyst I assists with the compilation of data utilized for facility reporting and Quality Assurance and performs assigned tasks with a reasonable degree of independence and initiative under supervision.

Interested Individuals With No Eligibility Must Take And Pass The Analyst I Examination To Establish List Eligibility.

This position is in person only.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: On-going interaction with staff and public contact in both the Secure Treatment Program and General Treatment Area. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and other conditions common to a nursing facility environment. Due to the nature of the job, telework is not authorized. Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position.

Physical Demands

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. The position requires prolonged sitting and extensive use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment. The Analyst I will work on a personal computer for extended periods of time to enter data and prepare spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence. May require continuous walking and standing within an 8-hour period. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531277

Position #(s): 472-208-5157-XXX

Working Title: Analyst I - Centralized Staffing Office (CSO)

Classification: ANALYST I

Salary: $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Tulare County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

• As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
• Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below.
• California State Employee Benefits Summary
• CalPERS 2026 Health Benefit Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.