Licensing Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by independently performing a wide range of the more complex analytical and technical assignments related to the support of the district office. The Analyst II is responsible for the coordination, review, and analysis of survey and complaint data required by Federal and State mandates. Gathers, sorts, analyzes, and monitors information related to complaints and enforcement activities, and prepares monthly summary reports based on the results of the above analysis. Acts as liaison to Headquarters and field office personnel.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Administrative Support Manager (Supervisor I).

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

Please use this link to take the Analyst I Exam:

Please use this link to take the Analyst II Exam:

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.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information :

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please referenc e Job Control # 514521 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email [email protected] for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, and to be flexible and adaptable in order to meet deadlines. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

1. Describe in detail how your experience, educational background, and qualifications have prepared you for this position.

2. What tools/methods do you use to determine workload priorities?

3. Describe the roles and responsibilities you have had in the following areas:

a. Analytical and/or technical

b. Clerical and/or customer service

For each area, please include the job(s) in which you performed these duties and length of time spent in each job, including start and end dates (month and year) and your level of responsibility. If you have academic education from an accredited college or university, provide a brief timeline including the number of units obtained. If your experience is in the Analyst I classification, please specify your range.

Note: Applicants are not expected to have experience or education in all areas. For a glossary of terms, please click here .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting . Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .