Administrative Analyst

The advertised position is in the Division of Food and Drug Safety (DFDS). The mission of DFDS is to protect and improve the health of all Californians by assuring the safety of foods, drugs, and medical devices through investigation, inspection, and control of the sources of these products. DFDS is comprised of the Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement and the Food and Drug Branch.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risk.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Division Chief (Staff Services Manager III) of the Division of Food and Drug Safety (DFDS), the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) will perform work of average difficulty in a wide variety of administrative and analytical assignments for DFDS and its programs – Food and Drug Branch (FDB) and Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement (OYTE). Under supervision, the SSA will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of correspondence, drills, and assignments for DFDS and its programs. The SSA will act as the Personnel Liaison for the DFDS and will be the department’s main point of contact to assist with personnel related duties. The incumbent will assist with administrative support for DFDS on a variety of sensitive and confidential personnel assignments involving FDB and OYTE. The SSA will also assist in providing direct support to management on a broad spectrum of administrative assignments.

The SSA classification is distinguished from the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification by the scope of responsibility, complexity of work performed, independence of action, decision-making, and level of supervision received. This classification consists of three alternate ranges and as the SSA advances within the classification ranges, their responsibilities are expected to show broader knowledge of the work environment, and organizational and/or departmental requirements while the scope of work increases.

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

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.