Job Posting: Analyst I - Centralized Staffing Office (CSO)

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

JC-531277
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Analyst I - Centralized Staffing Office (CSO)
ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Nursing Coordinator or designee (Unit Supervisor) in the Centralized Staffing Office (CSO), the Analyst I performs technical, analytical staff services assignments such as preparing reports, analyzing data, and presenting ideas and recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives in support of CSO operations. The Analyst I assists with data collection and entry, staffing operations support, attendance documentation, hiring and recruitment support, new employee onboarding, records management, and routine reporting. The Analyst I supports the maintenance of CSO tracking systems, standards, and procedures, and applies CalHR, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and facility policies and procedures to assigned tasks. The Analyst I assists with the compilation of data utilized for facility reporting and Quality Assurance and performs assigned tasks with a reasonable degree of independence and initiative under supervision.

Interested individuals with no eligibility must take and pass the Analyst I examination to establish list eligibility. To take the exam, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to be taken to the Exam Bulletin:  

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774


This position is in person only.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.


Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.


 Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: On-going interaction with staff and public contact in both the Secure Treatment Program and General Treatment Area. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and other conditions common to a nursing facility environment. Due to the nature of the job, telework is not authorized. Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. The position requires prolonged sitting and extensive use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment. The Analyst I will work on a personal computer for extended periods of time to enter data and prepare spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence. May require continuous walking and standing within an 8-hour period. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-531277
Position #(s):
472-208-5157-XXX
Working Title:
Analyst I - Centralized Staffing Office (CSO)
Classification:
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Tulare County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Contact information:
Porterville Developmental Center
HR/Recruitment and ExamsP.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258
Porterville Developmental Center: CA Department of Developmental Services
Contact Evangelina Valle (559) 782-2087, Laura Medina Jimenez (559) 782-2322 or Monica Rodriguez (559) 782-2599 for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and copy of degree/transcripts by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.  Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov.

***You MUST provide a legible copy of your degree or transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification. Please redact birth date and social security number from degree/transcripts. An official transcript will be required prior to being appointed. NOTE: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.

***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the MQs of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. PDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
- National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
- Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center
Attn: HR/Recruitment and Examinations
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center
HR/Recruitment and Examinations
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258
Administration Building, Room 64 (non-operational on weekends and holidays)
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other - Academic education from an accredited college/university if using education to substitute for required experience
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Knowledge of: 
  • Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Kronos
  • Principles and practices of public administration, management, and supportive staff services
  • State and facility policies and procedures, including CalHR regulations and DDS directives
  • Databases and tracking systems, basic data quality principles, and records management practices
  • Attendance and time-keeping systems and documentation requirements applicable to a state-operated facility
  • State hiring and recruitment processes, including hiring checklists, clearance requirements, and New Employee Orientation procedures
  • Registry contracting requirements and post-hire onboarding processes applicable to a State-Operated Developmental Center

Ability to:
  • Reason logically and apply standard analytical techniques to assist in resolving routine governmental and managerial problems
  • Gather and compile information from multiple sources and organize data for review and reporting
  • Analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing
  • Effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative and professional manner
  • Exercise initiative, maintain good attendance and punctuality, and demonstrate strong follow-through
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive personnel and operational information
  • Operate a personal computer and use applicable software applications with proficiency
  • Organize and prioritize work; compose correspondence and draft routine documentation under supervision
  • Work cooperatively and effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below.

California State Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS 2026 Health Benefit Summary

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Evangelina Valle
(559) 782-2087
exams@pdc.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Laura Medina Jimenez
(559) 782-2322
exams@pdc.dds.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Kerrie Sawyer
(559) 782-2303
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Confidential Information

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 it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may 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 California Department of Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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