External Affairs Associate

Overview

Under the direction of the Supervisor I in the Office of External Affairs, the Analyst II provides communications and public relations to external stakeholders to raise awareness of Department programs and the Attorney General’s policy initiatives.

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently remote-centered. The role may require in-person attendance when requested. If required, the selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento for mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the employee. Telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II

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.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: Day

Work Week: Monday-Friday

• This position is located in the Directorate Division, Office of External Affairs.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General's website at

Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-504975) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

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 Cal Career Account at  When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose not to 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 Justice OHR
- Christina Cortez Attn:
Christina Cortez (JC-504975) Office of Human Resources 1300 I Street, Suite 720 Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Justice OHR
- Christina Cortez Christina Cortez (JC-504975) Office of Human Resources 1300 I Street, Suite 720 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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:

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