This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by independently planning, coordinating, and conducting investigations throughout California of complaints of abuse and unprofessional conduct against Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Home Health Aides (HHA), and Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHT). The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) evaluates confidential and classified criminal offender record information obtained from the Department of Justice, arrest reports, court documents and/or evidence of rehabilitation. The AGPA gathers information from a variety of sources and performs thorough research; conducts interviews; independently analyzes investigative findings; determines the degree to which allegations have been substantiated; makes well-reasoned, fully supportable recommendations for disciplinary action (no action, warning, diversion, suspension, or revocation); and composes concise, well-written reports and recommendations. The AGPA independently plans, prepares for, and testifies as a witness for the Department at appeal hearings throughout California related to the findings of the investigations. The AGPA may, on occasion, be required to testify in criminal proceedings relative to their investigative actions and findings. Statewide and overnight travel related to investigations, training, meetings, etc. is required up to 20%.
The AGPA reviews and applies California laws, state and Federal regulations, and program and departmental policies and procedures (i.e., California Health and Safety Code, California, and Federal Codes of Regulations, etc.). Additionally, the AGPA communicates and coordinates with state and Federal agencies involved in the certification of and disciplinary actions against CNAs, HHAs, and CHTs, including the District Offices of CDPH, Department of Justice, local law enforcement, District Attorney's offices, licensing boards, etc.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I).
Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
This job announcement is a re-posting. If you have already applied you do not need to re-apply, we have your application on file.
This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200 and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.