ANALYST III JC-530367

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

California Department of Public Health seeks a Regulation Writer (Analyst III) in Sacramento. The incumbent will research, analyze, draft and develop regulation packages for licensing health care facilities, applying public health models and program design principles.

Under supervision, the role supports CHCQ with statewide importance regulatory work and may involve a hybrid telework arrangement, with a focus on regulatory development and quality oversight.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, draft and develop regulation packages for licensing health care facilities.
• Work on health facility licensing regulation issues with public health models and delivery principles.
• Collaborate under supervision to support the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ).

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“ The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.”

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a subject matter expert on health facility licensing regulation issues. The Incumbent is responsible for the research, analysis, drafting and overall development of regulation packages for licensing health care facilities. The position requires the application of public health models, health care program design, and delivery principles of proposed regulation development for the Center for Health Care Quality (Center). The incumbent works with issues of extreme sensitivity with statewide importance and is integral to the Center’s mission.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Supervisor II.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Final Filing Date: 9/11/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530367

Position #(s): 580-810-5402-909

Working Title: Regulation Writer

Classification: ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

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

# of Positions: 5

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time