Amendment Policy Analyst

Overview

$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: 3/27/2026

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

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a wide variety of the more complex analytical assignments relative to the quality assurance and amendment of vital records in the State.

The Analyst II performs a wide variety of the more complex analytical assignments. The Analyst II has primary responsibility for defining State policies to internal and external entities, including local health departments, county recorders’ offices, county clerks’ offices, county coroners’ offices, Federal and State offices, and the public. The incumbent conducts research and analysis to develop detailed knowledge of statutory provisions, policies, and regulations relating to vital records.

Up to 5% travel may be required.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervisor I (Sup I), Supervisor of the Amendment Unit.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. 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Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II
• ANALYST I

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.

Shall Consider:

ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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 committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness with a diverse team of employees. VRSD houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public.

VRSD also engages in cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.

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* The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

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