ANALYST II

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. CDPH is an E-Verify employer. Department Website: Job Description and Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by acting as lead analyst and subject matter expert, independently performing a variety of the more complex technical analytical tasks related to the implementation of public and program policy, procedures, interpretation of State and Federal statutes, regulations, and legislation related to the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and reviewing provider applications requesting licensure and certification. The Analyst II (A II) will be responsible for enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. The incumbent will be responsible for independently preparing documents and reports to support recommendations for approving/denying Initial and Change of Ownership (CHOW) applications for health facilities and providers of services statewide and complete all Report of Changes. The incumbent will conduct research utilizing various databases to ensure compliance with State and Federal statutes. The incumbent will develop expertise in a number of program areas and will analyze and research issues, work closely and cooperatively with others and in teams, and prepare responses to controlled and other program correspondence on a variety of subjects. The incumbent will have frequent contact with health care providers, other State and Federal entities, city and/or county agencies, other division/sections within the Department, and the Office of Legal Services. Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures. 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Final Filing Date: 8/3/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-525439 Position #: 580-860-5393-712 Working Title: Application Analyst 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr