Entry-Level Positions

Entry-level positions provide valuable opportunities to build a strong foundation in California state service. These roles develop essential administrative, technical, and analytical skills while offering hands-on experience with state systems, processes, and public service operations. Employees gain exposure to program coordination, data management, and customer support that can lead to specialized career paths within the California Department of Public Health or across other state departments in areas, such as Human Resources, Information Technology, or Fiscal Policy.

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​​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.

​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 “Apply for This Job” and follow the prompts.