Job Posting: Health & Safety Analyst IV
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
JC-522225
ANALYST IV
$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 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: 6/29/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
The Health and Safety Analyst IV performs complex and sensitive analytical work in support of the Department of Developmental Services' (Department) health and safety programs. The position serves as an expert analytical resource to the Health and Safety Officer (HSO) and conducts program evaluation, incident review, investigations, policy and procedure development, and data analysis across Department locations and programs. The incumbent evaluates reports and supporting documentation; identifies risks, trends, program gaps, and follow-up needs; and prepares written findings, correspondence, reports, and recommendations for management review. The position provides expert-level consultation and develops recommendations on complex and sensitive occupational and environmental health and safety matters for management, executive leadership, and internal and external partners. The incumbent coordinates with employees, supervisors, managers, and facility and program representatives to support consistent application of established requirements across Department locations and programs. Duties are performed in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, including Cal/OSHA requirements, standards outlined in Titles 8, 17, 19, and 22 of the California Code of Regulations, applicable accreditation standards, and departmental policies. Assignments include the Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), ergonomics, safety inspections, hazard mitigation and follow-up activities, training, and other health and safety initiatives.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Work is performed in an open-spaced, partitioned office environment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-522225
Position #(s):
472-521-5403-001
Working Title:
Health & Safety Analyst IV
Classification:
ANALYST IV
$7,276.00 - $9,107.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Special Requirements
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may not be considered for the position.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
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: 6/29/2026
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 Developmental Services - Headquarters
N/A
Attn: Bryce Miller
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
N/A
Bryce Miller
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento, CA 95814
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:
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.
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:
Knowledge of: Applicable State and Federal occupational and environmental health and safety laws, regulations, and standards, including Titles 8, 17, 19, and 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Cal/OSHA requirements, IIPP requirements, WVPP requirements, and related State safety and reporting requirements. Principles and practices of hazard identification, risk assessment, workplace violence and safety incident review, fact-finding, accident and exposure investigation, and hazard mitigation. Workplace safety inspection methods, ergonomic principles, injury prevention strategies, emergency preparedness concepts, and safety program evaluation. Methods of policy and procedure analysis, data analysis, trend identification, program monitoring, and development of recommendations. Safety training, documentation, confidentiality, and recordkeeping requirements, including injury and illness tracking and Cal/OSHA Form 300 reporting. Standard office software, databases, and tracking systems used to monitor health and safety program activities
Ability to: Independently perform complex and sensitive analytical work related to occupational and environmental health and safety programs. Review and analyze workplace violence reports, injury and illness data, hazard information, inspection findings, and supporting documentation to identify relevant facts, trends, risks, program gaps, and follow-up needs. Conduct or coordinate interviews, fact-finding activities, ergonomic evaluations, and onsite or remote assessments. Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, departmental policies, and established program requirements. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigation summaries, written findings, ergonomic reports, statistical summaries, management briefings, correspondence, and recommendations. Evaluate policies, procedures, and program practices and develop proposed revisions for management review. Maintain and monitor tracking systems for hazard mitigation, incident follow-up, reporting, and health and safety program activities. Provide technical consultation, coordinate assignments across Department locations and programs, and communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, executives, facility and program representatives, and external partners. Prioritize and manage multiple complex and time-sensitive assignments, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical, personnel, investigative, and workplace safety information.
Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026
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.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nicole Hunter
(000) -
Nicole.Hunter@dds.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:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.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.
Additional Information
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
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 an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may 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 California Department of Human Resources.
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov.
If you have not taken the Analyst IV exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.
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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.