ANALYST I (536443) Analyst I - Department of Protective Services/OSI - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various
2 days ago
Norwalk
$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026 Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. The Department of State Hospitals Metropolitan, Department of Protective Services/Office of Special Investigations is accepting applications for Analyst I, Permanent/Full-Time positions. Under the general supervision of Supervisor I or designee, the Analyst I independently performs work of average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative and analytical functions, including identifying problems, conducting research, writing reports, and developing recommendations to management. Assists with policy analysis, systems development, management, and personnel analysis. This position provides administrative support to the Department of Protective Services which can be utilized either for Department of Protective Services or Office of Special Investigations. Minimum Qualifications: Four years of work experience performing analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service duties. Academic education from an accredited college/university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM . The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process. Background Investigation: Due to the type of work DPS personnel performs, it is a requirement that before hiring professional support staff, a thorough background investigation shall be conducted to comply with our Department Policy. The background investigation requires active participation from the selected candidate and may take one month to complete if actively participating. The administrative background investigation report shall include the following: DOJ/FBI LiveScan DMV driving record with Soundex report Proof of valid car insurance Educational transcripts verification if required by the position minimum requirements You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026). The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form. Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered . EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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. 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). How To Apply 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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not 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 State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Attn: HR - Selection Services Unit 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Attn: HR - Selection Services Unit 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 Closed Weekends & State Holidays 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Required Application Package Documents 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: • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position., • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required., • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of an applicant's qualifications. Your SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages, in Arial 12-point font, and must include Name, Job Control number, and your responses to the following :, • Describe your experience with extracting and analyzing data to support organizational reporting requirements., • Describe your experience with using spreadsheet software to compile, compute, organize, and present tables, graphs, and charts., • Describe your experience with providing program-specific or project-specific information to both internal and external stakeholders. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of