Job Posting: Assistant Division Chief

Department of Public Health

JC-465326
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Assistant Division Chief
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III

$9,293.00 - $10,550.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/18/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Assistant Division Chief (ADC) will provide policy oversight and input into the planning, organization, management, and direction of the statewide radiologic health and environmental health within the Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management. The ADC acts as an extension of the Division Chief and provides professional management expertise and general administrative leadership to protect the public and workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation, the safe use of radioactive materials and X-ray producing machines, environmental health management in the areas of medical waste, bio-toxin, nuclear emergency response, radon detection, and military installation radiation contamination remediation. This position will assist the Division Chief in directing policy development and implementation for the Radiologic Health Branch and the Environmental Management Branch. The ADC addresses highly visible sensitive public health issues pertaining to the many various scientific programs within the Division.  The incumbent will provide management and guidance to management level staff in the two branches as well as the administration of the Division. The incumbent must also interface effectively with all levels of management at the Federal, State, and local agencies and with the regulated public.

The successful candidate will possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to engage and motivate staff. The incumbent will also represent California Department of Public Health at task forces, committees, and conferences and meetings with various governmental and constituent organizations related to environmental health issues.  

Telework may be available up to two (2) days per week.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”    

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to two (2) 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 attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-465326
Position #(s):
580-602-4802-001
Working Title:
Assistant Division Chief
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III
$9,293.00 - $10,550.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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 posted position is in the Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management (DRSEM).  DRSEM protects and improves the health of all California residents through its environmental programs that are implemented by its two branches: the Radiologic Health Branch and the Environmental Management Branch. Through these two branches, DRSEM administers multiple environmental programs that include radiation safety, medical waste management, bio-toxin monitoring, Department of Defense radiation contaminated site cleanup, indoor radon detection, and nuclear emergency response and  inspection, monitoring and surveillance services, scientific and regulatory analysis, and regulatory activities to protect and improve the environmental health of Californians.

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (465326) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

 

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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/18/2025

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Public Health
CCAU Mailing
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health
CCAU Drop Off
Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 required and must be included.
  • Other -

    Please see Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SQ may be rejected.

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.

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:

Applicants will be screened on the basis of background experience and demonstrated management ability, with weight given to the ability to meet the following desirable qualifications:

  1. Managerial experience that demonstrates leadership, decision-making, entrepreneurship, and sound judgment in leading a group of multidisciplinary staff and a complex environmental health program.
  2. Experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, organize, and balance multiple and conflicting priorities to achieve the highest-level outcomes, resolve operational issues and develop timely, effective, and cost-effective solutions.  
  3. Experience developing and managing a program budget and the allocation of personnel and other resources.
  4. Experience that demonstrates the ability to achieve results through team formation, leadership, and promoting a high-performance culture. Experience building internal and external coalitions to achieve a common goal, resolving conflict, and negotiating high stakes issues.
  5. Experience that demonstrates the ability to formulate and implement policies and programs as well as resolve complex/controversial programmatic problems, utilizing innovative thinking.
  6. Experience that demonstrates the ability to achieve results both personally and through others, including the development and utilization of performance metrics.
  7. Knowledge of and experience with the California legislative and budgetary processes, state control agencies, and other governmental entities that are necessary for effective program implementation.
  8. Experience that demonstrates the ability to lead change and model CDPH’s values, including developing, motivating, and building trust with subordinates’ staff and managers.
  9. Experience demonstrating advanced interpersonal skills and written and oral communication.
  10. Experience addressing various forums, including private industry, Federal, State, and local government.
  11. Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and ability to interpret applicable state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and executive orders that relate to environmental health.

 

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Heidi Holt
(916) 449-5913
Heidi.Holt@cdph.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
CivilRights@Cdph.CA.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

1. Describe your managerial experience and provide examples that demonstrate leadership, creativity, and sound judgment in directing a complex, public health or environmental protection program.

2. Describe your ability and experience in establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with federal, State, and local environmental management officials, citizen groups, and stakeholders.

3. Describe your ability to apply the principles and practices of public administration and organizational management to developing public health and/or environmental protection programs.

4. Describe your knowledge of and experience with the California legislative and budgetary processes, state control agencies, and other governmental entities that are necessary for effective program implementation.  Provide examples of this experience.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the Supplemental Questionnaire. Your responses to the questions must be no more than 4 pages in length


When completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, these formatting guidelines must be followed:

• Responses must be typed, single-spaced with a font equivalent to 12-point size.

• Document margins must be one inch on all sides.

• In the upper right-hand corner of each page, list your full name and the date.

• Do not include the question in your response.

 

Responses that do not conform to the specifications above may be disqualified.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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