Classification and Pay Analyst Folsom State Prison

Job Description and Duties

**Limited Term/12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent**

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 

** Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor I (Institutional Personnel Officer), the Analyst I/II is responsible for facilitating seamless personnel service for Folsom State Prison through the position allocation and appointment process. The incumbent perform with initiative and independence the more complex technical and analytical staff work as it relates to the institution’s classification and pay, and personnel management functions, as well as provides advice and consultation to supervisors and managers.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Folsom State Prison is located approximately 30 miles east of downtown Sacramento and just minutes from old town Folsom.

The grounds of the prison are surrounded by beautiful landscaping and friendly wild animals (deer, squirrels, turkeys, geese, etc.)

**Free Parking**

Special Requirements

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.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will 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 State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to 

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment

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:

*Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, 

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at 

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at 

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ should be no more than two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, on a blank, standard letter-size, piece of paper.  Your document needs to be titled “Statement of Qualifications” and contain your full name in the top right corner on all pages.  

Prepare the SOQ as a narrative discussion describing how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify you for the position. Please refer to the Class Specifications and Duty Statement for more information on job specifics. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing

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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination /  Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of  Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will  not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a  response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications”  section below for specific requirements.