<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Under general direction of the SSM II, in the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR), the Regional Compliance Analyst promotes public safety by formulating policy to ensure the safe operation of state and local juvenile facilities and holding spaces; conducts inspections to evaluate compliance with policy; plans and completes complex research projects and special studies; and provides technical assistance to state and local juvenile justice and corrections agencies.</p> <p>Traveling to meet the needs of the assignment is required.</p> <p>Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey.</p> <p>Would you like more information regarding career opportunities? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov and include the job classification and job control number in the subject line. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job.</p> <p>You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies.</p> <p>Please note, if this position is being advertised in multiple locations, the headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CHHS location.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.</p> <ul> <li>ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST </li></ul> <p>Additional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Job Application Package Checklist </li><li>Duty Statement </li></ul> <p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Code #:</p> <p>JC-477663</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>799-251-5393-713</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>Regional Compliance Analyst</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST</p> <p>$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>1</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>Kern County</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) oversees twelve departments and five offices that provide a range of health care services, social services, mental health services, alcohol and drug services, income assistance, and public health services to Californians from all walks of life. More than 33,000 people work for departments in CHHS at state headquarters in Sacramento, regional offices throughout the state, state institutions and residential facilities serving the mentally ill and people with developmental disabilities.</p> <p>The state hiring process. Successful applicants will have passed an examination for this classification or be an existing State Employee with transfer eligibility and will have followed the instructions under the Special Requirements and Required Application Documents section. Electronic applications are encouraged, and hardcopy applications will be accepted. Hardcopy applications must include the Job Control and Position numbers in the "Explanation" section and be signed and dated.</p> <p>Department Website: https://www.chhs.ca.gov</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. </li></ul> <p>Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.</p> <p>Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.</p> <p>The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than 2 pages total, single spaced, Arial12 point font.</p> <p>Please answer the following questions below:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Describe your ability to write/edit detailed reports, including analysis of complex factual scenarios, making objective determinations from the analysis.</p> </li><li> <p>Describe your experience inspecting facilities of any kind; how did you address identified issues or noncompliance to ensure that the facility would adhere to requirements in the future.</p> </li><li> <p>Describe your professional experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>Give us an example of when you used your organization skills in leading a project to completion.</p> </li></ol> <p>Resume and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.</p> <p>You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.</p> <p>If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.</p> <p>Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.</p> <p>Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Final Filing Date: 5/27/2025</p> <p>Who May Apply</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Address for Mailing Application Packages</p> <p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p> <p>Ca Health & Human Services Agency</p> <p>Mail option</p> <p>Attn: c/o Dept Social Services, Cert Unit</p> <p>P. O. Box 944243, MS 8-15-58</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 94244-2430</p> <p>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</p> <p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p> <p>Ca Health & Human Services Agency</p> <p>Drop off option</p> <p>Classification & Pay Unit</p> <p>Department of Social Services</p> <p>744 P Street, MS 8-15-58</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM</p> <p>Required Application Package Documents</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. </li><li>Statement of Qualifications - </li></ul> <p>A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.</p> <p>Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the purposes, activities, and policies of OYCR and OJJDP </li><li>Modern principles and practices in criminal legal administration including juvenile probation, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile dependency and methods of rehabilitation for youth with justice system involvement </li><li>Knowledge of principles of personnel, program and project management as well as report writing and communications </li><li>Audit and interviewing experience, desirable expertise include working with public entities including law enforcement </li><li>Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing local youth correctional facilities and holding spaces </li><li>Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply provisions of laws and rules governing program operations </li><li>Experience establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with public officials, staff members, public agencies, and professional groups </li><li>Excellent communication skills - communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally and in writing </li><li>Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and take effective action and react positively to sensitive issues </li><li>Knowledge of audits generally and compliance audits specifically, in the public or private sphere </li><li>Ability to write/edit detailed reports, including analysis of complex factual scenarios,making objective determinations from the analysis </li><li>Highly skilled in using Microsoft products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc. </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.</p> <p>TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT</p> <ul> <li> <p>Public transit (mass transit) passes.</p> </li><li> <p>100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).</p> </li><li> <p>100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.</p> </li><li> <p>Vanpool drivers and riders</p> </li><li> <p>100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.</p> </li></ul> <p>Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees!</p> <p>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.</p> <p>Department Website: https://www.chhs.ca.gov</p> <p>Hiring Unit Contact:</p> <p>Jonathan Robertson</p> <p>(916) 539-8493</p> <p>Jonathan.Robertson@chhs.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EEO Contact:</p> <p>EEO Office</p> <p>(916) 657-2326</p> <p>EEOoffice@dss.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Examination Information</p> <p>Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete through the state hiring and recruitment process.</p> <p>To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement:</p> <p>CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search</p> <p>Successful examination applicants are placed on an eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareer account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the examination when necessary. For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the Examination Unit at: Examinations@dss.ca.gov.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>