associate governmental program analyst jc-501452

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.

Located on an extensive 29-acre property in Richmond's Marina Bay, the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) operates at the Richmond Campus, employing more than 1,200 professionals dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Californians. CLS drives innovation and collaboration in infectious disease and environmental testing, providing critical investigation and surveillance activities that form the foundation of disease response and prevention efforts. By integrating emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications, CLS enhances coordination, support, and leadership within the public health laboratory system at the state, local, and national levels.

The Laboratory Field Services (LFS) branch is dedicated to protecting the health of our state's residents by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of clinical and public health laboratory testing. This mission is carried out through rigorous licensure, inspection, proficiency testing, and oversight of clinical and public health laboratories, tissue banks, biologics facilities, and blood banks. Additionally, LFS supervises the education, training, examination, and licensure of laboratory personnel to uphold the highest standards in laboratory sciences.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Richmond campus offers secured FREE parking and has FREE charging stations

• The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
• The CDPH is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by identifying needs and coordinating support services for public health laboratories in local jurisdictions. As part of the Laboratory Field Services (LFS) Branch it ensures quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories, tissue and blood banks, the production of biologics, and laboratory scientists through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) position serves as the point of contact between CDPH and the laboratories. The AGPA provides support to the Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) and Research Data Specialists and maintains continuity of communication between internal and stakeholders. The AGPA supports the implementation of Lean methodology in the administration of public health data, monitoring and evaluation activities for the Laboratory Field Services Branch. This position is required to travel up to 5% to attend meetings and trainings within the State.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Assistant Branch Chief of the Laboratory Field Services Branch.

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.
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Final Filing Date: 12/24/2025

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-501452

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Quality Improvement Analyst/ Analyst II
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.

Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3, $4,839.00 A $4, $5,233.00 B $5, $6,276.00 C

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Contra Costa County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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