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Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
JC-520554
Analyst II
ANALYST II
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 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: 6/18/2026
Job Description and Duties
The Analyst II Functions as a full journey-level analyst responsible for independent analytical, consultative, evaluative, and program coordination assignments in support of RRDP operations and transition services. Under direction of the Regional Project Director, the Analyst II performs varied and complex analytical assignments which include assessment, documentation, and reports on individual status and outcomes in state operated/community-based living/day program environments through admission, transition and post placement follow up services; reveals any transition issues, as they occur, to the Regional Project Director. The Analyst II will participate in pre-admission, admission and post placement follow up services for individuals throughout the Southern California area. The Analyst II will complete the Welfare and Institutions 4418.7 assessment per Regional Center requests or Court orders and will participate in various activities with the Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration Homes (STAR), Canyon Springs Community Facility (CSCF), Porterville Developmental Center (PDC), and the Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team (CAST) as assigned.
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.
Working Conditions
Office work is performed in an open-space partitioned office environment. Independent duties may involve activities involving lifting and or carrying items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds. Requires home visits, tours, and meet-and-greets in state-operated facilities and in community-based settings. Daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required and must be able to drive a motor vehicle for extended periods of time and long distances up to 500 miles per day. Incumbent will have ongoing interactions with individuals in a variety of environments and may have potential exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions of a clinical environment. Additionally, incumbent must be on alert for potential escape attempts and may be expected to participate in behavior management/crisis intervention when necessary. This position will require working under stressful conditions, irregular working hours, and may require incumbents to work overtime as determined by management.
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. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-520554
Position #(s):
472-803-5393-002
Working Title:
Analyst II
Classification:
ANALYST II
$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:
Riverside County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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:
- First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
- Café with multiple vendors
- Outdoor seating for meal breaks
- Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
- Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
- Lactation rooms
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Special Requirements
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, Century Gothic typed in 12-point, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
- Describe your training and work experience that have prepared you to perform the duties of this position.
- Describe your experience in facilitating projects, including the scope and depth of your coordination abilities.
- Describe your experience analyzing large quantities of records of information from a variety of sources (e.g., files, correspondence, computer databases) to ensure the accuracy of the information.
- Describe what process you would take and what would need to be analyzed if asked to assess effectiveness of a treatment plan.
- Describe your ability and experience in working with public/non-profit/private sector entities, and or service providers to establish and develop transitional supports for an individual. What would be necessary to make such service need determinations.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/18/2026Who 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).
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).
How To Apply
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
N/A
Attn: Aira Dandoy
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
N/A
Aira Dandoy
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
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:
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of program analysis, public administration, and governmental functions, methods of data collection, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation, effective written and oral communication methods, applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing developmental services, and transition planning. The incumbent should have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) and organizational and time management skills.
Ability to: Establish therapeutic and effective relationships with individuals with intellectual disabilities, communicate effectively, follow directions, analyze situations, and take effective action, and meet expected timelines, develop cooperative and harmonious relationships with departmental, regional center, developmental center, community professionals and others; work both independently and co-operatively, utilizing a pro-active, positive, solution-oriented approach to issues; participate collaboratively in a team dynamic with motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility. Ability to analyze complex program and case-related issues and develop alternatives and recommendations, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and departmental policies, evaluate outcomes, and prepare written report, coordinate multi-agency activities and lead meetings or workgroups, present ideas and recommendations effectively to management and stakeholders establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with departmental staff, regional centers, community providers, and other public agencies.
Benefits
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
Contact Information
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:
Aira Dandoy
(916) 345-0217
aira.dandoy@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.
Additional Information
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 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 these classifications at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Salary : $6,031 - $7,547