What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST JC-475290 position at California Department of Public Health?
Department Information
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 genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.
Please be aware this is a hybrid position. It requires a few days a week in the office after the in-person training is complete.
Richmond campus offers secured FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!
Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by identifying needs and coordinating support services for public health laboratories in local jurisdictions. As part of the Laboratory Field Services (LFS) Branch it ensures quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories, tissue and blood banks, the production of biologics, and laboratory scientists through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing.
The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) position serves as the point of contact between CDPH and the laboratories. The AGPA provides support to the Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) and Research Data Specialists (RDS) and maintains continuity of communication between internal and stakeholders. The AGPA supports the implementation of Lean methodology in the administration of public health data, monitoring, and evaluation activities for the Laboratory Field Services Branch. This position is required to travel up to 5% to attend meetings and trainings within the State.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Assistant Branch Chief of the Laboratory Field Services Branch.
Richmond campus offers FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 5/6/2025
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-475290
Position #(s): 580-750-5393-716
580-750-5393-728
Working Title: Quality Improvement Analyst
Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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 genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.
Please be aware this is a hybrid position. It requires a few days a week in the office after the in-person training is complete.
Richmond campus offers secured FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!
- The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
- The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by identifying needs and coordinating support services for public health laboratories in local jurisdictions. As part of the Laboratory Field Services (LFS) Branch it ensures quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories, tissue and blood banks, the production of biologics, and laboratory scientists through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing.
The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) position serves as the point of contact between CDPH and the laboratories. The AGPA provides support to the Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) and Research Data Specialists (RDS) and maintains continuity of communication between internal and stakeholders. The AGPA supports the implementation of Lean methodology in the administration of public health data, monitoring, and evaluation activities for the Laboratory Field Services Branch. This position is required to travel up to 5% to attend meetings and trainings within the State.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Assistant Branch Chief of the Laboratory Field Services Branch.
Richmond campus offers FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 5/6/2025
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-475290
Position #(s): 580-750-5393-716
580-750-5393-728
Working Title: Quality Improvement Analyst
Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
Salary : $5,855 - $7,327
