Job Posting: C.E.A. Level B, Division Chief, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Division

Department of Public Health

JC-515336
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C.E.A. Level B, Division Chief, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Division
C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 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: 5/17/2026

Job Description and Duties

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

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness, empowering the public health workforce, enhancing services through agile operations, and optimizing data collection and performance measures. 

The MCAH Division Director is responsible for the management, oversight, and policy direction of the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division in the Center for Family Health. The MCAH Division Director serves as California’s Title V MCAH Director and provides direction to the programs and projects related to the federal Title V Block Grant program. The MCAH Division Director fosters a collaborative relationship with local health departments to implement MCAH programs and the Department’s mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities.  

The MCAH Division Director has an active role in the Department’s executive leadership team and works within the Center for Family Health to communicate and collaborate on public health program activities and the delivery of services and programs that achieve maternal, child, and adolescent health and well-being and eliminate health inequities in partnership with other Department programs and other agencies. The incumbent keeps apprised of current and innovative literature – including policy, systems, and environmental change strategies – as well as advances in the field that would impact the work and direction of the Division. The incumbent serves as a spokesperson and a liaison to key partners, including MCAH program participants, about the goals and objectives of MCAH. 

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Center for Family Health. The Center includes three divisions: MCAH, Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC), and Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP). 


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-515336
Position #(s):
580-520-7500-001
Working Title:
C.E.A. Level B, Division Chief, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Division
Classification:
C. E. A.
$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 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 advances the health and well-being of 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 Health’s Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division has a career opportunity for you. 

MCAH supports pregnant people and healthy birth outcomes, as well as the development of infants, children, and adolescents, while fostering well-being and equity across the reproductive life course. The division oversees programs that serve California's diverse populations, as well as specialized collection and analysis of data related to reproductive health, pregnancy, child health, equity, and more. 

MCAH has an immediate opening for the CEA B, MCAH Division Director in our Sacramento Office with hybrid teleworking available. 

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

Lead, engage, and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with internal and external partners and 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 promotes inclusion and belonging, and ensures that race, gender, and other equity-related considerations are infused and foundational in the workplace. 

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 MCAH. 

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: 5/17/2026

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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    • Statement of Qualifications - Is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience and skills meet the minimum qualifications for this position. In addition, the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see instructions below
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:
Knowledge of:
  • MCAH Division programs or MCAH services and populations in California.
  • Administrative principles applicable to the organization and functions of public health programs.
  • Administrative functions, including but not limited to budgets, contracts, and procurement.
Experience in:
  • Working in state government or local government in California.
  • Maternal-infant health, child and adolescent health programs, policy, and systems; public health inequities; and issues that affect families.
  • Providing services to culturally diverse communities and families.
  • Using trauma-informed approaches in programs, services, and/or leadership.
Ability to:
  • Approach complex problems, such as perinatal inequities, with creativity, openness, 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.
  • Encourage and support innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
  • Advance coordination and collaboration through partnership with local health departments.
  • Manage, support, engage, motivate, and organize successful teams.
  • Work effectively with state, federal, and county staff, advisory boards, and the public to accelerate equity for MCAH populations.
  • Acknowledge and respect cultural and linguistic differences of the state’s diverse population.
  • Approach work and teams with humility.
  • Understand data and its importance as a cornerstone of public health program and policy development.
Other desirable qualifications:
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively at all levels of a large department.
  • 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.
  • Formal training in public health.

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 be considered for this CEA position. Please answer each question below separately and indicate the corresponding question number for each response. 

 

  1. Describe your executive level experience leading, directing, and evaluating multidisciplinary management and staff. Provide examples of your experience in organizational leadership, oversight and accountability, service delivery and innovation, and the lifecycle of program design, implementation, administration, and evaluation, in each case advancing the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. 

 

  1. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are Departmental priorities as we work toward reducing health inequities for birthing parents, infants, adolescents and young adults, and children, as well as improve the internal working environment to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive for employees. Describe your executive level experience implementing and measuring DEI in programs with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams. Provide specific examples of how you have created a sense of belonging for all employees and addressed inequities in the workplace and in public health programs. 

 

  1. Describe your knowledge of and experience with maternal, child and adolescent programs or initiatives in California, that work to achieve health equity and eliminate health disparities throughout the state. 

 

  1. Describe your experience and approach to working with partners – including community groups, internal and external policy makers, local health jurisdictions, state agencies, and/or other governmental entities. 

 

  1. Describe your experience implementing change management strategies and workload management strategies. To the extent possible, highlight examples where you had to create strategies and systems for new programs or programs in transition and describe the internal and external communication strategies utilized. 

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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