Job Posting: C.E.A. Level B, Assistant Deputy Director, Center for Family Health

Department of Public Health

JC-481969
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C.E.A. Level B, Assistant Deputy Director, Center for Family Health
C. E. A.

$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/18/2025

Job Description and Duties

Applicants applying for this job control, are applying for the exam and job vacancy simultaneously.

The CFH Assistant Deputy Director supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by serving as an integral component in the formulation of policy to achieve the mission of the Department and by supporting statewide strategies and department-wide policies that strengthen and align state and local leadership, programs, and partnerships to influence determinants of health, eliminate health inequities, and improve health outcomes for Californians.

 

The Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) assists in leading the planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and management of the Center for Family Health (CFH) programs and policies. The ADD collaborates with the three divisions: Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH), Gentetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP), and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Division with a combined staff of over 500 authorized positions and a budget of $1.9 billion. These three Divisions oversee a diverse set of public health programs and influence policy, systems, and environmental changes (PSE) related to the challenging and evolving fields of genetic screening; maternal, child, adolescent and infant health including behavioral health across the life course; breastfeeding; nutrition security; and serving children and youth with special healthcare needs.

 

The ADD provides day-to-day operational management for the CFH in an effort to improve public health programs to maintain and improve the health of California citizens, policy guidance for new federal or state initiatives development and new policy implementation and oversight, direction to programs by providing administrative and management guidance to the CFH Division Directors and Assistant Division Directors regarding complex public health programs (i.e., budget, expenditures, legislative development and analysis, special project planning and implementation, data collection, regulatory changes, contracts, and personnel) and existing state and federal law.

 

The ADD leads strategic planning, communications, accountability, and quality improvement across the CFH, works in collaboration with other Centers, Offices, and Divisions such as the Program Support Division, Financial Management Division, Office of Health Equity, Office of Policy and Planning, and Information Technology Services Division to ensure appropriate use of resources and adherence to implementation plans and timelines, creates and fosters strategic alliances and partnerships with key stakeholders throughout California to accomplish the strategic vision of the Center.

 

The ADD serves as a backup to the CFH Deputy Director (DD) on all issues and may work directly with the Director's Office, California Health and Human Services Agency, legislative representatives, other state, local, and federal representatives, members of the public, and the media. The ADD will also work in close partnership with and provide periodic coverage for the DD.

 

This position requires a high level of leadership and management skills including collaboration, communication, partnership development, critical thinking, project management, tact and diplomacy, and a commitment to continuous improvement and equity.

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

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid telework is available for this position in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-481969
Position #(s):
580-501-7500-002
Working Title:
C.E.A. Level B, Assistant Deputy Director, Center for Family Health
Classification:
C. E. A.
$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 B
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose that serves California families? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, then the California Department of Public Health, Center for Family (CFH) has a career opportunity for you.

At CFH we lead programs that support the health of individuals, pregnant people and their children. The Center oversees the Women, Infants & Children Program, the Genetic Disease Screening Program and the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division which serve California's diverse populations with a combined staff of over 500 authorized positions and a budget of $1.9 billion. These three Divisions oversee a diverse set of public health programs and influence policy, systems, and environmental changes (PSE) related to the challenging and evolving fields of genetic screening; maternal, child, adolescent and infant health including behavioral health across the life course; breastfeeding; nutrition security; and serving children and youth with special healthcare needs.  

CFH has an immediate opening for a CEA B, Assistant Deputy Director in our Sacramento Office with hybrid teleworking available one day per week.

Every day in CFH is a new and exciting adventure. Along the way, you will:

 

  • Lead, engage, and motivate high functioning diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners at the local, state, and federal level.
  • Coordinate and develop strategies and objectives in alignment with Center and Department strategic goals, mission, and vision.
  • Provide leadership that ensures equity is infused in the workplace culture.  

 

If this position sounds exciting and you are interested in joining an organization with a culture that centers on our purpose and values, come join CFH. CDPH is a leader in investing and growing our employees. As a CDPH employee, you will be able to participate in programs and services to enhance your professional growth and well-being though the following programs and services: Employee Wellness Program, Resilience and Professional Development Webinars, Mentoring Program, Leadership Development Program, Clifton Strengths Engagement, 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding, Lean Training & Recognition Programs

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

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: 7/18/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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
Exam Mailing
Attn: Examination Services
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
Exam Drop Off
Examination Services
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge, skills and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

  • Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and maintain effective relationships with other governmental institutions, local health jurisdictions, community-based organizations, and other strategic partners to enhance programs and services as well as advance policies, systems, and environmental changes that promote health equity.
  • Experience providing services to culturally diverse communities and families.
  • Ability to approach complex problems with creativity, inclusiveness, and critical analysis and make clear and concise, data- and community-driven recommendations with the ability to continuously iterate and pivot as needed given evolving information and feedback.
  • Experience fostering and developing a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, cultural humility, both internally for staff and externally for partners and community members.
  • Experience supervising and motivating staff as well as experience creating equity-focused, trauma-responsive professional infrastructure for staff achievement, growth, and development.
  • Ability to encourage and support innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of administrative functions, including but not limited to budgets, contracts, procurement, personnel and legislation.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively at all levels of a large department.

Examination Information

The responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should not exceed five pages, be written in Arial font and no smaller than 12 point. This SOQ is required to considered for this CEA position. Please answer each question below separately and indicate the corresponding question number for each response.

 

  1. Describe your leadership ability including techniques of organizing and motivating groups and/or employees, and your ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals, organizations, state agencies, and local governments

 

  1. Describe your knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management. Include in your response experience in developing, implementing and/or monitoring programs that serve these diverse communities.

 

  1. Describe your ability and experience managing the operations of a large branch or division, including setting priorities, directing the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff, resolving personnel issues, and managing a large budget.

 

  1. Describe your knowledge of, and experience with, the California State budget process, including developing budget change proposals and defending them with the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Legislature.

 

  1. Describe your experience with the process to create or amend statute and/or regulations including your interactions with the Office of Legal Services and the Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs, as well as other Centers/Divisions, control agencies and legislators.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

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 position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Angie Medina
(279) 217-0699
Angie.Medina@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.

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.

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