Overview
The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The mission of HRD is to support CDPH in attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a highly team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.
A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures. After completion of probation, the position may allow a hybrid schedule of up to three days of remote work and two or more days onsite each week. Telework eligibility and the amount permitted are determined by the Department and may change based on operational needs. All employees who telework must be California residents under Government Code 14200. Candidates residing outside California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must establish and maintain primary residency in California prior to appointment as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
The HRD is located in the East End Complex in downtown Sacramento.
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic play by leading, coordinating, and executing comprehensive readiness efforts for the California State Payroll System (CSPS) project.
The Analyst III leads departmentwide CDPS readiness by directing high-impact project coordination, communication, training, business-process analysis, testing, and technical and reporting readiness. The incumbent serves as CDPH’s primary project manager and liaison with State Controller’s Office (SCO), Agency Change Expert (ACE), and Department Action Readiness Team (DART), supporting change-management and stakeholder engagement throughout implementation. This includes coordinating communication, monitoring readiness, and overseeing funding-tracking activities.
The Analyst III supports operational preparedness and operational efficiency by coordinating readiness efforts, ensuring system accuracy, reinforcing communication and training strategies, and collaborating with leadership and technical partners to enable successful departmentwide change.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Manager II, Chief of the Employee Relations and Resource Branch (ERRB).
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.
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:
o Strong first-hand knowledge and experience with the California state payroll processes, including payroll calculations, deductions, and pay disbursement, as well as familiarity with payroll data dependencies across functional areas.
o Experience with California state position control administration, including management of position numbers, attributes, funding sources, time base, tenure, and related organizational structures.
o Experience supporting or coordinating large scale enterprise system implementations, preferably within a California state department, including readiness assessment, task tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
o Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes, document current and future state workflows, identify operational impacts, and recommend process improvements for increased efficiency and compliance.
o Experience conducting or coordinating system testing and validation activities, such as user acceptance testing (UAT), test script execution, defect documentation, and retesting, with the ability to translate results into operational recommendations.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5402
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.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=527751
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.
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State 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, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At 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.
