Department Personnel Analyst

San Joaquin County is seeking an experienced resourceful, detail-oriented human resources professional to serve as a Departmental Personnel Analyst. This position offers an opportunity to partner with department leadership, navigate complex personnel matters, and support workforce decisions that directly impact the delivery of essential public services.

FILING DATES: OCTOBER 29, 2026 NOVEMBER 30, 2026

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check.

Compensation

In addition to the annual base salary of $90,293 – $109,751, this position receives an additional 10% in confidential pay and a County retirement contribution equivalent to 1% of base salary into a 401(a) plan.

About San Joaquin County Health Care Services Agency

San Joaquin County Health Care Services plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of our community. Through a diverse network of programs—including Behavioral Health Services, Public Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, SJ Health, Public Guardian/Conservator, Veterans’ Services, and the Office of the Medical Examiner—the agency serves residents across a wide range of essential public services.

Health Care Services is helping shape the future of healthcare in San Joaquin County. Major initiatives include the development of the SJ BeWell Campus, expanded access to community-based primary care, investments in emergency medical infrastructure, and ongoing modernization of County operations.

These efforts create a dynamic environment where human resources professionals can contribute to workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and strategic decision-making.

As a Departmental Personnel Analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with department leadership, navigate complex personnel matters, support workforce initiatives, and help strengthen the teams delivering critical services to our community.

Competitive candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong professional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience interpreting and applying personnel policies, regulations, or administrative procedures.
• Experience supporting workplace investigations, employee relations, complaint resolution, or other sensitive administrative inquiries.
• The ability to assess complex situations, exercise sound judgment, and develop defensible recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with management and communicating complex information clearly.
• An understanding of public-sector personnel administration, preferably within a government or public health care services environment.

  Employee Benefits

  San Joaquin County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Retirement: 1937 Retirement Act Plan with reciprocity with CalPERS.
  • Flexible Spending Account: Section 125 Flexible Spending Benefits Plan.
  • Paid Holidays: 14 paid holidays annually.
  • Dental & Vision: County-paid dental and vision coverage.
  • Medical Insurance: County contributes 80% toward medical insurance premiums.
  • Educational Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 annually.
  • Vacation Leave: Earn up to 10 days annually during the first 3 years of service; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
  • Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation.
  • Longevity Pay: Additional 1%, 2%, or 3% based on qualifying continuous County service and applicable service thresholds.

   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, personnel management or a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional personnel or personnel-related administrative/analytical work.

Substitution: Additional qualifying personnel experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two (2) years.