associate governmental program analyst jc-499379

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.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in California, and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, touch the lives of everyone who calls California home, and the millions who visit here each year. The essential functions of the Department are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics.

The essential functions of the Department are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics.

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.

• The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
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Job Description And Duties
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst, acting as the Administrative Analyst, assists with the daily operations of the Center/Branch by processing and tracking purchase and service orders, preparing and tracking invoice payments. Analyzes, reviews, and reconciles the monthly encumbrances and expenditures in FORE. Ensures Center/Branch encumbrances and expenditures are accurately charged to the correct index and fiscal year and are included in the correct budget based upon funding source. Works closely with the Health Program Specialist I (HSPI) to ensure Center, DO, and other reporting agency drills are accurately executed by deadlines.

The incumbent works under the general direction of theAssistant Deputy Director (ADD) of the Center for Laboratory Sciences and Operations Branch, Staff Services Manager III.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP 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.*
*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 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.**
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Final Filing Date: 12/8/2025

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-499379

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Administrative Analyst
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $6, $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:
2

Work Location:
Contra Costa County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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