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 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in California, and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, touch the lives of everyone who calls California home, and the millions who visit here each year. The essential functions of the Department are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics. The essential functions of the Department are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics. The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success. The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year. • CDPH is an E-Verify employer* Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov Job Description And Duties This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. The Staff Services Manager (SSM) I, acting as the Administrative Support Supervisor in the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS), Operations Branch, provides fiscal and budgets support, as well as expenditure activities; assisting in planning and coordination of Branch drills and assignments, overseeing the development of contracts, project tracking, and providing technical assistance and training as necessary to lower level staff; and leadership to ensure Branch/ Program efficiencies. Provides expert advice and consultation to CLS management regarding its overall fiscal and budgetary operations. Evaluates the overall budget and tracks funding received from various funds (General, Federal and Special) in millions annually for clinical laboratory services and testing services under multiple programs within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The incumbent works under the general direction of the Budget & Fiscal Manager, Staff Services Manager II of the Center for Laboratory Sciences Operations Branch. Please use this link to take SSM I Exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2109 In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. Final Filing Date: 12/5/2025 Position Details Job Code #: JC-499269 Position #(s): 580-700-4800-901 Working Title: Administrative Support Supervisor Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Contra Costa County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - 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.