Approved Classification Groups

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Administrative and analytical professionals provide critical analysis and support services for state operations. For example, they analyze and make recommendations for budget changes, prisoner release, and legislation. They provide business and personnel support services. Some classification series within this group are Associate Governmental Program Analysts, CalTrans Administrators, Personnel Specialists, Staff Services Analysts, and Correctional Case Records Analysts.

14,944 employees in 48 populated classifications; 7 CBUR positions (1 per 2,000 employees or major fraction)

Finance

Finance professionals perform key duties relative to the collection and generation of state revenue, the auditing of business to ensure compliance with state regulations, and the investment of state funds. Some classification series within this group are: Business Tax Specialists, Compliance Reps, Tax Techs, Accounting Officers, Investment Officers, and Associate Tax Auditors

9,089 employees in 147 populated classifications; 5 CBUR positions (1 per 2,000 employees or major fraction)

Employment and Health Services

Employment and Health Services professionals provide a range of duties focusing on the delivery of employment and health services to the public. Some classification series within this group are: Employment Program Reps, Disability Insurance Program Reps and Workers Comp Claims Reps.

9,364 employees in 65 populated classifications; 5 CBUR positions (1 per 2,000 employees or major fraction)

Information Technology

IT professionals are responsible for the information infrastructure of the state, and perform a variety of duties that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. Some classification series within this group are: Associate Information Systems Analysts, Staff Info Systems Analysts, Staff Programmer Analysts and System Software Specialists.

7,931 employees in 29 populated classifications; 4 CBUR positions (1 per 2,000 employees or major fraction)

Environmental & Consumer Protection

Environmental and consumer professionals are advocates and planners for the environment, land use, and consumers. Some classification series within this group are Environmental Planners, Consumer Affairs Representatives, and Agricultural Inspectors.

2,514 employees in 89 populated classifications; 2 CBUR positions (minimum 2 per group)

Communications & Research

Research professionals systematically focus on the collection, analysis and production of information for state programs and policies. Communication professionals present the state’s programs and policies through various forms of media and in multiple settings. Some classification series within this group are Research Analysts, Information Officers, and Event Planners.

1,589 employees in 82 populated classifications; 2 CBUR positions (minimum 2 per group)

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