ANALYST I-OFFICE OF GRIEVANCES

State of California; California; On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

457(b) Plans

Health/Dental benefits

Healthcare cash payment

Transit/Vanpool reimbursement

COBRA

Employee Wellness Program

Group Legal Services

Long-Term Care Program

Reimbursement Accounts

Pre-Tax Parking

Job summary

State of California—Pleasant Valley State Prison is seeking ANALYST I-OFFICE OF GRIEVANCES; ANALYST I. The position is listed under JC-536899 and based in the In Office work location.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026.

Qualifications

• Analyst I is an entry-level position in the Analyst series.
• Minimum requirements are described in the Class Specification.
• Position requires careful attention to policies and effective communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Posting: ANALYST I-OFFICE OF GRIEVANCES

Pleasant Valley State Prison

JC-536899

ANALYST I-OFFICE OF GRIEVANCES; ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect recent changes.

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

Working Conditions

• Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts


• 401 (k) and 457 (b) Plans (Savings Plus)


• Cash in Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits


• For eligible Bargaining Units - $165 Healthcare Cash Payment SEIU, Excluded & Exempt


• Vanpool and Commute program reimbursement


• Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)


• Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Wellness Program


• Group Legal Services Insurance


• Long-Term Care Program


• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts


• Part Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program


• Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $6,276.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: In Office

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable member of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shard mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

Special Requirements

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 you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will 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 State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Analyst I, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Analyst I Exam Bulletin | CalCareers exam.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS:

Read the instructions carefully as you will be rated on your ability to follow instructions in addition to how well your experience and knowledge meet the desirable qualifications of the position. Answer all questions clearly and concisely, with proper grammar, as these factors are considered in the evaluation process.

SOQ Formatting must:

• Be typewritten in Arial 12-point font, with one-inch margins single spaced


• Be no longer than two (2) pages in length


• Include your name and Job Control # in the upper left-hand corner


• Be numbered in the same order as the required content below


• SOQ question must be written out, and the answer must be completed below the question.

1. Describe what experience, duties, and accomplishments in your current or past employment have prepared you for the role of Analyst I within the Office of Grievances?

2. Describe your understanding of the Incarcerated Person Grievance/Reasonable Accommodation Request process and the role/responsibility of the Office of Grievances Analyst?

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.

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.