California Department of Public Health

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Department Information At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is a critical division dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of Californians during public health emergencies. CPR coordinates statewide preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for events such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and other emergencies impacting public health. Through robust planning, collaboration with local health departments, and partnerships with federal, state, and community organizations, CPR ensures readiness to manage and mitigate health threats effectively. Its responsibilities include developing emergency response plans, training health professionals, conducting exercises to test response capabilities, and providing resources and guidance to strengthen California’s public health infrastructure. By fostering resilience and preparedness, CPR plays a vital role in protecting the state’s diverse populations from evolving health challenges. • Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov • Check out How to Apply for a Job at CDPH • Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. • The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year • New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable. • Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction. Job Description And Duties The Fiscal Response, Operations, and Grants Section plays a critical role in supporting California’s public health emergency preparedness and response infrastructure. This section is responsible for managing complex fiscal operations, federal and state grant programs, administrative systems, and procurement activities that enable the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) to operate efficiently and effectively. The section ensures that resources are strategically aligned with public health priorities and that all fiscal and operational activities comply with state and federal requirements. As Chief of this section, you will lead and oversee three key units, the Fiscal and Grants Management unit, Administrative Operations unit, and Resource Management unit providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and personnel leadership. This position is essential to ensuring CPR’s readiness and responsiveness through sound fiscal oversight, streamlined administrative processes, and effective resource coordination. Responsibilities: • Lead the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans for fiscal and operational readiness in alignment with CPR and CDPH goals. • Monitor and interpret changes in federal and state legislation, regulations, and funding guidelines to ensure compliance and proactive adaptation. • Serve as a key liaison between CPR and internal/external stakeholders including CDPH executive leadership, control agencies, and federal partners. • Represent the section in high-level meetings, workgroups, and task forces related to emergency preparedness, fiscal operations, and administrative management. • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of fiscal and operational data to internal leadership and external oversight bodies. • Promote a culture of evidence-based management and continuous improvement. • Ensure internal controls are in place and functioning to prevent audit findings and financial discrepancies. • Supervise multi-disciplinary teams across three units and provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations. • Provides comprehensive oversite of CPR’s administrative operations, including personnel management, recruitment, organizational planning, training and compliance. • Promote a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement, and effective communication. • Serve as a liaison to CDPH divisions and external control agencies (Department of Finance, CHHS, CDT, etc) • Lead budget development, expenditure tracking and reporting, while ensuring compliance with federal and state grant requirements. • Oversee all procurement activities including contracts, interagency agreements, and emergency purchases. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proven experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in administrative, fiscal, or emergency preparedness settings. • Demonstrated expertise in managing complex budgets and federal/state grant programs, including compliance, tracking, and reporting. • Proficient in budget development, expenditure tracking, and invoice processing aligned with federal and state requirements. • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. • Solid understanding of state procurement processes and contract management, including emergency contracts and interagency agreements. • Skilled in overseeing contract development, vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies. • Experience in personnel management, organizational development, and administrative systems. • Familiarity with recruitment, classification, training compliance, and space/facility planning. • Ability to analyze complex programmatic issues and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership. • Competent in preparing reports, position papers, and official correspondence for diverse stakeholders. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) An SOQ is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skill meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ responses are also evaluated for writing ability. Please address the SOQ by using specific examples of your education, training and experience. For additional information on writing the SOQ, please visit How to Write Engaging SOQ's for CDPH. A Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper, (8.5" x 11"), and be no more than TWO pages in length. Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes or Cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ should address the following: Using the duty statement, job description and desirable qualifications posted, please provide a comprehensive description of how your knowledge, skills and experience qualify you for this position. Use specific examples and include relevant education, certifications, leadership experience, employer information, and job duties as applicable. Include any experience with leading workgroups, working with grant deliverables, writing reports or research studies, project planning/management, and managing staff and subordinate supervisors/managers. Eligibility Information If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position. Please visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) exam bulletin. Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement. Final Filing Date: 12/19/2025 Job Code #: JC-500841 Position #(s): 580-230-4801-010 Working Title: Fiscal Response, Operations, & Grants Section Chief/ Supervisor II Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) $7,872.00 - $9,781.00 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.