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Classifications in the Business Professionals category typically perform a variety of duties to serve and support the daily ongoing work of management or programs.  These positions may be in the areas of accounting & budgets, administration, human resources, legal services, public relations or health programs.  Business Professionals interpret, and apply laws & regulations.  Duties may include writing, editing, performing research, analysis, statistical work and plan development of daily ongoing work of management or program.

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Featured Position

Professional Employee

Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) 

AGPA perform the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments.  AGPA's are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial problems that may be interdisciplinary in nature.  For example, work may be in the following fields: evaluation and planning, systems development, budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis, and continually provide consultative services to management.  An AGAP may conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys, formulate procedures, policies, and program alternatives, make recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program-related problems, and advise management on the impact or potential impact of CDPH programs.

Due to the varied use of this position, working titles are often used to better identify a position's primary role.  An AGPA may serves as a Program Advisor, Contract Monitor, Communication Specialist, Library Services Associate, Licensing Analyst, or Compliance Analyst.

Additional information about this classification including the minimum qualifications may be found on the AGPA Classification Specification.

How To Apply

Step 1: Create or Login to Your CalCareer Account

With a CalCareer account, you can take state civil service examinations, store different versions of your application, apply for vacancies, track your application status and save your resume all in one place.

Step 2: Take Examination/Assessment

Before you can work for the State, you need to take and pass an examination for the job type (classification) that you wish to be considered for employment. The assessment process can take many forms (i.e. self-assessments or written exams) and maybe required to be completed in-person or online. Examination Bulletins list the minimum qualifications and the steps required to apply and/or complete the examination/assessment. If you have current or past state experience, you may have Transfer Eligibility or Reinstatement Rights.

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Associate Governmental Program Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00MultipleEX-1764Continuous
Staff Services Analyst (General)$3,749.00-$6,093.00MultipleEX-2105Continuous
Management Services Technician $3,454.00-$4,885.00MultipleEX-1865Continuous
Program Technician III$4,203.00-$5,267.00MultipleEX-2366Continuous
Office Technician (Typing)$3,717.00-$4,654.00MultipleEX-2012Continuous
Office Technician (General)$3,649.00-$4,573.00MultipleEX-2010Continuous
Associate Budget Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00MultipleEX-1508Continuous
Office Assistant  (General)$3,075.00-$4,230.00MultipleEX-2008Continuous
Senior Personnel Specialist$5,498.00-$6,890.00SacramentoEX-1985Continuous
Accounting Technician$3,649.00-$4,573.00SacramentoEX-1485Continuous
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)$3,454.00-$5,284.00MultipleEX-1591Continuous
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)$6,430.00-$8,049.MultipleEX-1481Continuous
Administrative Assistant II$5,855.00-$7,327.00MultipleEX-1505Continuous
Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services$5,204.00-$7,997.00SacramentoEX-1675Continuous
Investigator$6,215.00-$10,401.00StatewideEX-1757Continuous
Marketing Specialist, CA State Lottery$6,430.00-$8,049.00StatewideEX-1367Continuous
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)$8,461.00-$9,611.00StatewideEX-2175Continuous
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) $7,643.00-$9,496.00StatewideEX-2193Continuous

​Step 3: Search and Apply for Jobs

Once you have taken the examination or established eligibility for the job type that you wish to be considered for employment, you may be considered for open positions in that job type by applying for job vacancies. Login to your CalCareer account, locate the job posting you wish to apply for and click on ā€œApply for This Jobā€ and follow the prompts.

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Staff Services Analyst (General) - Division Administrative Coordinato$3,749.00-$6,093.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthGenetic Disease Division - RichmondContra CostaJC# 4796486/20/2025EX-2105Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Quality Improvement Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Environmental HealthEnvironmental Management BranchContra CostaJC# 4801076/17/2025EX-1764Continuous
- Contracts Analyst$0.00-$0.00Limited Term Full TimeSacramentoJC# 4801106/17/2025
Staff Services Manager I - Legislative Coordinator$6,769.00-$8,650.00Permanent Full TimeExecutive DivisionOffice of Legislative & Governmental AffairsSacramentoJC# 4801447/1/2025EX-2109Continuous
Staff Services Manager I - Food Licensing Unit Chief$6,769.00-$8,650.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Environmental HealthFood & Drug Branch - Sacramento HQSacramentoJC# 4802476/18/2025EX-2109Continuous
Staff Services Manager I - Classification Specialist$6,769.00-$8,650.00Permanent Full TimeHuman Resources DivisionHuman Resources DivisionSacramentoJC# 4803426/18/2025EX-2109Continuous
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) - Chief, Vital Statistics Administration Section$7,643.00-$9,496.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Health Statistics and InformaticsPublic Health Policy & Research BranchSacramentoJC# 4804006/19/20259PB16Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Grants and Fiscal Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Limited Term Full TimeCenter for Laboratory SciencesDiv of Infectious Diseases LaboratoriesContra CostaJC# 4806796/27/2025EX-1764Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Training and Exercise Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimePublic Health Emergency PreparednessPublic Health Emergency PreparednessSacramentoJC# 4807306/23/2025EX-1764Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Prenatal Outcome & Evaluation Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthGenetic Disease Division - RichmondContra CostaJC# 4706036/20/2025EX-1764Continuous
Senior Personnel Specialist - Senior Payroll Specialist$5,498.00-$6,890.00Permanent Full TimeHuman Resources DivisionHuman Resources DivisionSacramentoJC# 4810606/25/2025EX-1985Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Facilities Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Health Statistics and InformaticsHISP Administrative Support BranchSacramentoJC# 4810766/25/2025EX-1764Continuous
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) - Senior Claims Specialist$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimeAdministration DivisionFinancial Management BranchSacramentoJC# 4810396/25/2025EX-3042Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Invoice Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Health Care QualityOffice of Internal OperationsSacramentoJC# 4812136/26/2025EX-1764Continuous
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) - Section Chief$7,643.00-$9,496.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Health Care QualityPublic Policy & Prevention DivisionSacramentoJC# 4812477/10/20259PB16Continuous
Staff Services Manager I - Legislative Coordinator$6,769.00-$8,650.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Environmental HealthCenter for Environmental HealthSacramentoJC# 4800106/23/2025EX-2109Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Emergency Preparedness Exercise and Evaluation Analys$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimePublic Health Emergency PreparednessPublic Health Emergency PreparednessSacramentoJC# 4813066/26/2025EX-1764Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Accounting Systems Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Full TimeAdministration DivisionFinancial Management BranchSacramentoJC# 4814446/27/2025EX-1764Continuous
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Business Support Analyst$5,855.00-$7,327.00Permanent Part TimeCenter for Family HealthWomen, Infants & Children DivisionSacramentoJC# 4814316/30/2025EX-1764Continuous
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) - Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section Chief$7,643.00-$9,496.00Permanent Full TimePublic Health Emergency PreparednessPublic Health Emergency PreparednessSacramentoJC# 4816937/1/20259PB16Continuous
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