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California Department of Developmental Services seeks a Health & Safety Analyst II to support ergonomic services, wellness initiatives, and training activities across locations. You will review documentation for completeness, coordinate ergonomic appointments, and maintain program records, webpages, and tracking systems under the Health and Safety Officer.
The role requires collaboration with vendors and internal teams while adhering to applicable health and safety requirements.
Work Location: Sacramento County
The Health and Safety Analyst II performs analytical and program coordination duties in support of the Department of Developmental Services (Department) health and safety programs across Department locations and programs. The position supports ergonomic services, wellness initiatives, training activities, workplace inspections, purchasing and contract-related processes, and the maintenance of program records, webpages, databases, and tracking systems as assigned by the Health and Safety Officer (HSO). The incumbent reviews requests, reports, logs, and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; identifies discrepancies, outstanding items, and follow-up needs; and prepares summaries, correspondence, reports, and recommendations within established guidelines. The position coordinates ergonomic appointments and approved equipment requests, including related delivery, installation, service, return, reassignment, inventory, and tracking activities, as well as access requests, training activities, service requests, program documentation, and related follow-up. Duties are performed in accordance with applicable occupational and environmental health and safety requirements, departmental policies, established procedures, and recordkeeping standards.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Occasional overnight statewide travel may be required.
Job Code #: JC-532072
Position #(s): 472-521-5393-XXX
Working Title: Health & Safety Analyst II
Classification: ANALYST II
Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
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: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Department of Developmental Services
The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) 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.
The Department Is Located In a Modern, Sustainable And Innovative Office Building At 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some Amenities Of The Building Include:
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
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.
Knowledge of: General principles and practices of program analysis, research, data review, recordkeeping, and administrative support. Basic workplace health and safety concepts, program coordination practices, and methods for tracking assignments, reviewing documentation, and identifying discrepancies or outstanding items. Standard office software, LMS platforms, webpages, and electronic tracking tools.
Ability to: Review and analyze requests, records, logs, r eports, and other program information for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; identify trends, discrepancies, and follow-up needs; and make recommendations within established guidelines. Prepare clear and accurate correspondence, summaries, reports, and program materials. Organize and maintain records, inventories, databases, webpages, and tracking systems. Coordinate appointments, training activities, access requests, purchasing and contract-related documentation, and other program activities. Interpret and apply established policies, procedures, and program requirements. Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, and other internal and external contacts. Prioritize multiple assignments, meet established timelines, work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
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:
State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Alfonso Alejandre
(916) 654-1973
alfonso.alejandre@dds.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:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.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.
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
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.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must 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 may not 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.
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov .
If you have not taken the Analyst II exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.
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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.