LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division seeks a Licensing Program Analyst in the Sacramento South Child Care Regional Office. This two-year limited term role includes on-site inspections, complaint investigations, and licensing actions to ensure health and safety standards for licensed and unlicensed facilities.

Bilingual Farsi and/or Urdu preferred but not required; English-only candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• LPAs conduct on-site inspections and evaluate facilities for health and safety standards.
• Investigate complaints and ensure licensing compliance.
• Lead orientations, prepare reports, and support administrative actions such as licenses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of licensed and unlicensed child care facilities.
• Investigate complaints and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Prepare detailed reports and assist in license approvals, denials, and revocations.

Skills

Bilingual Farsi/Urdu

Job description

Position Details

Working Title:

Job Code #: JC-528827
Position #(s): 800-852-8223-955
Working Title: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)
Classification:: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST
$3,938.00 - $5,090.00 A
$4,262.00 - $5,561.00 B
$5,111.00 - $6,692.00 C
$5,598.00 - $7,351.00 D
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: In Office
Job Type:: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

It is the mission of the Community Care Licensing Division to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective, collaborative regulatory enforcement system.

The core mission of the Child Care Program is to ensure the health and safety of children in care. The Child Care Program strives to provide preventive, protective, and quality services to children in care by ensuring that licensed facilities meet established health and safety standards through monitoring facilities, providing technical assistance, and establishing partnerships with providers, parents, and the child care community.

CDSS Guiding Principles
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement
We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment
We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services
We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes
We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) serves, aids and protects disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence. CDSS employees are our most important resource in serving California’s most susceptible population.

The CDSS Community Care Licensing Division is currently accepting applications for a Licensing Program Analyst for the Sacramento South Child Care Regional Office.

Under the supervision of the Licensing Program Manager I (LPM I) in the Sacramento South Child Care Regional Office, the Child Care Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) conducts on-site inspections, investigates complaints, and evaluates both licensed and unlicensed child care facilities to ensure they meet health and safety standards. LPAs review applications, verify qualifications, provide technical assistance, and collaborate with applicants and licensees to correct deficiencies and maintain compliance. They lead orientations, analyze policies and regulations, prepare detailed reports and recommendations, and support administrative actions such as license approvals, denials, and revocations. LPAs also participate in legal processes when necessary, contribute to program development, and engage in ongoing training while supporting special projects and outreach efforts. Bilingual Farsi and/or Urdu preferred but not required. English-only candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is two year limited term assignment with the potential of becoming full time permanent.

This is a 12-month limited term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24-months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Final Filing Date: 8/27/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.