Licensing Program Analyst

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)

Department:
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Santa Rosa Child Care Regional Office.

• Classification A – $3,938.00 – $5,090.00
• Classification B – $4,262.00 – $5,561.00
• Classification C – $5,111.00 – $6,692.00
• Classification D – $5,598.00 – $7,351.00

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classication or at the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

• Job Code
  : JC-502934
• Number of Positions
  :
  Multiple
• Work Location
  :
  Sonoma County (In‑Office)
• Telework
  :
  In Office
• Job Type
  :
  Permanent, Full Time

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The Community Care Licensing Division promotes the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective, collaborative regulatory enforcement system. The Child Care Program ensures the health and safety of children in care by monitoring facilities, providing technical assistance, and establishing partnerships with providers, parents, and the child care community.

• Develop and implement orientations and training programs.
• Review child‑care licensing applications.
• Recommend approval or denial of licenses.
• Perform on‑site facility evaluations.
• Investigate complaints in licensed and unlicensed facilities.
• Recommend and prepare administrative actions to deny, revoke, or suspend facility licenses.
• Analyze and perform technical work related to licensing and evaluation.
• Lead training of staff, participate in divisional or departmental policy development work groups, and represent the regional office in outreach programs.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

Fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice is required.

Applicants must complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). Resumes are optional and will not substitute for employment history.

Unfocoured transcripts may be required for verification. Official transcripts may be required at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments are temporary and shall not exceed twenty‑four (24) months.

Candidates outside California must provide proof of residence in California prior to appointment.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/10/2026.

Submit electronically via Cal Career (). Hard copy may be mailed to:

• Department of Social Services, California Department of Social Services, Attn:
  Classification & Pay Unit, P.O. Box 944243 – MS 8‑15‑58, Sacramento, CA 94244‑2430.
• Drop‑off location: 744 P Street, MS 8‑15‑58, Sacramento, CA 95814 (08:00 AM‑05:00 PM).

Required application package documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
• Resume is optional.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduling the interview. Contact the EEO contact listed on this job posting for accommodations.

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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