ANALYST II
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation · Sacramento County
Salary: $6,031 – $7,547 per month
Closes: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
Under direction of a Supervisor I, the Analyst II is responsible for administering critical California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) examinations, providing timely and appropriate personnel management consultation and technical assistance to departmental management and staff and ensuring decisions and actions on employee selection are consistent with laws, policies, and standards governing the State civil service merit system and meet management needs.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
The CDCR Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The HRTS is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4601.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application and on their CalCareers profile.
This advertisement is for an interchangeable analyst position, Analyst I or II. Located at 9825 Goethe Road, Sacramento, Sacramento County.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
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 you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will 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 State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR or CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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:- State Personnel Knowledge - Familiarity with California's civil service examination and selection processes.
- Adaptability - Adjusting to changing priorities while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Attention to Detail - Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency in work products.
- Critical Thinking - Analyzing information and applying sound judgment to reach logical conclusions.
- Customer Service - Providing professional, timely, and responsive service to customers.
- Problem Solving - Identifying problems, evaluating solutions, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Oral and Written Communication - Communicating effectively and preparing clear, concise, and accurate written materials.
- Research and Analysis - Researching, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Teamwork - Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
Statement of Qualifications
The Statement of Qualifications must be typed in 12-point Arial font, 1 inch margins all around, no more than one page in length, and the candidate name and Job Control number must be included at the top of the page. The question must be included in the response and candidate response must address the following:
1: Describe your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, training, and/or education that makes you the best candidate for this position based on the Duty Statement provided.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $81,468. That matches the $81,468 median among 105 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
More jobs at this employer
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation currently has 18 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 12 days, on November 16, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 31, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.