Fiscal Analyst (Analyst II)

Job Description and Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the public’s health and promoting health, wellness, and equity. The incumbent works under the direction of the Contracts and Fiscal Unit Supervisor I. The Analyst II serves as the budget and fiscal analyst and poses knowledge of basic principles of accounting procedures and methods used by private or public agencies and organizations of State Government; applicable laws, contracts, rules, and statutes. The incumbent monitors expenditures against the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch’s (SAPB) budget and provides information and recommendations regarding these expenditures. The Analyst II is responsible for assisting in the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day fiscal activities of SAPB, exercises independence in completing assigned tasks, and is detail oriented. The incumbent runs calculations for projection purposes, perform research, maintains and monitor tracking spreadsheets, ensures the timely completion of assignments; interacts with consumers and coworkers in a professional manner with integrity and respect. The Analyst II attempts to resolve individual’s concern at the lowest possible level; offers dispute resolution options; and elevates to next level, if needed. The incumbent follow prescribed procedures involving mathematical calculations, compiles, investigates and verifies numerical or financial information. The Analyst II performs tasks that require sensitivity to the nature of SAPB’s mandated activities. The Analyst II is assigned complex Branch accounting assignments and takes lead responsibility for the preparation of all routine and special financial projects. Please use this link to take the Analyst II: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (535877) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. 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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. 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 and experience in the State administration process, fiscal and budget analysis, and funds management • Proficient in MS software (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) • Poses knowledge and experience of basic principles of accounting procedures and methods used by private or public agencies and organizations of State Government; applicable laws, contracts, rules, and statutes • Effectively analyze data • Organized, self-starter, detail oriented, ability to multi-task complex fiscal projects • Ability to resolve concerns at the lowest possible level, complete tasks and provide a quality work product with minimal supervision • Communicate effectively and tactfully (verbally and in writing) when interacting with internal/external staff throughout the state and the general public • Work individually and/or in a team environment • Excellent customer service • Positivity in a changing, exciting environment • Possess proficient writing and grammar skills