Job Posting: Analyst II

Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-503317
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Analyst II
ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/4/2026

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.


Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Analyst II is independently responsible for the development of complex legislative, regulation, and policy proposals, including accurate completion of all rulemaking supporting documents, most often in collaboration with branch and division scientific experts. The Analyst II will also review and analyze externally proposed legislation as well as regulations proposed at the State or Federal level and conduct special projects as assigned by Division Office management. The incumbent provides consultative services to branch management on the implications of such proposals and makes recommendations as appropriate. The incumbent must maintain cooperative working relationships with CDFA staff at the branch, division, legal and executive management levels, Office of Administrative Law (OAL) legal staff, members of regulated industries and their advocate groups, parties commenting on regulations, and the public.

  • Conduct meetings with the Branch Chief and Division Director to develop and maintain a rule-making plan for the upcoming year.

  • Answer complex questions and provide consultative services to branch staff on the rule-making process.

  • Develop proposed regulations as required, by consulting with technical program experts and by applying specialized knowledge and expertise in the regulation development process.

  • Draft the Public Notice to announce the proposed regulation; works with OAL and Legal to schedule public hearings as required; receives, analyzes and prepares responses to any public or industry comments; revises the proposed regulation to incorporate any public/industry comments deemed appropriate; updates the Informative Digest, Final Statement of Reasons and Fiscal/Economic Statements and works with the Legal Office to finalize the proposed regulation

  • Assist the division staff to track proposed legislation through the analysis process to ensure deadlines are met and appropriate versions of prior analysis are relied upon.

  • Analyze proposed state and federal legislation and regulatory proposals and composes comments as required.

  • Consult with branch and division staff to assess the impact of the proposal under review on existing statutory and regulatory requirements as well as on the operations of the division.

  • Serve as a consultant to Branches by independently providing technical advice in the preparation and processing of contracts, vehicle, information technology and other large or complicated purchases.

  • Review all large Branch contract and purchase requests to ensure proposed scope of work and other contract and procurement specifications are clearly defined and appropriate, and that adequate funding is available.

  • Ensure required documentation and justifications are included in all Division contract submissions and make recommendations to the Director for approval or disapproval.

  • Initiate collaboration with technical program staff in assessment of regulatory/legislative changes on field manuals.

  • At the request of branch or division staff, composes or reviews and provides comments for improvement on new manual sections consistent with new laws, regulations or policies.


Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are conducted indoors. The office is located on the third floor of a four-floor building, however, regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy. The State of California has provided a laptop computer for use in telework.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-503317
Position #(s):
014-101-5393-001
Working Title:
Analyst II
Classification:
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Animal Health and Food Safety Services Division (AHFSS) is responsible for the safety and security of meat, poultry, and dairy products, along with other foods of animal origins. AHFSS provides services to protect the public and animal health through prevention, detection, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and dairy contamination incidents, including support for the Animal Health and Food Safety laboratory network in California. In addition, the Division protects cattle owners against loss of animals by theft, straying or misappropriation through ongoing inspections and investigative services. The Division also provides services to prolong the effectiveness of antimicrobials through monitoring use in livestock and providing stewardship guidance and provides animal care oversight by ensuring covered products sold in California are from animals meeting minimum housing standards.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ.  SOQ Instructions are below:

• Restate Questions prior to response

• Include your name and job control number

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font

1. Describe your experience gathering, reviewing, and interpreting information to make recommendations or support decision-making.

2. Explain how you have contributed to developing, implementing, or improving a program, policy, or process.

3. Provide an example of how you have effectively communicated complex information, verbally or in writing, and worked with others to achieve a goal.

Application Instructions

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.

Final Filing Date: 2/4/2026

Who May Apply

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.

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).

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Food & Agriculture
Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-503317
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resource Branch JC-503317
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-503317
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

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:

  • 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.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Shelby Sterling
(916) 900-5000
shelby.sterling@cdfa.ca.gov

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.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov
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.

Hard Copy Applications:

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

Additional Information:

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.


If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.


Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.


Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.


This position may require a medical clearance.


Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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