Job Posting: Assistant Deputy Director

Department of Public Health

JC-250282
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Assistant Deputy Director
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III

$8,173.00 - $9,280.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/18/2021

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) for the Administration Division. The ADD provides expert advice to the Admin Deputy Director and is responsible for overseeing various operational functions across the division. The ADD makes recommendations to the Deputy Director on a wide variety of administrative and program-related topics and advises on potential impact(s) including, but not limited to funding, internal division operations, drills, technology, etc.  In addition, the ADD will represent the Deputy Director with the Department’s leadership, advisory groups, other federal, state and local government agencies, and stakeholders as needed. The ADD actively participates as a member of the Administration Division (Admin) senior leadership team and Admin Division management team, and acts in the absence of the Admin Deputy Director as necessary.

 

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Administration Division.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-250282
Position #(s):
580-101-4802-909
Working Title:
Assistant Deputy Director
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III
$8,173.00 - $9,280.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California.

Administration Division provides the accounting and budget, contracts, purchases, facilities, and operations support necessary to maintain a financially strong enterprise.

The Administration Division is located in in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across the street from the beautiful Capitol Park Rose Garden.

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) INSTRUCTIONS:    

The Statement of Qualifications should be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on standard sized paper (8.5" x 11"), not to exceed two (2) pages in total. The Statement of Qualifications should be numbered in the same order listed below and should provide detailed examples and an overview of your experience specifically related to the desirable qualifications: 

  1. What is your experience with thinking strategically to identify areas for operational improvement, change management, and implementing effective solutions and operational processes?
  2. What is your experience with, and ability to, provide leadership in a fast paced, team-based, and collaborative environment that supports and promotes a diverse workforce? Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to implement a successful succession plan, ensuring that vital information and experience is not lost when key staff leave or retire.
  3. What is your experience with, and ability to, partner with key stakeholders and work with all levels of staff and management to translate complex financial accounting, budgets, contracts, and procurement related issues to customers who are not familiar with those processes?
  4. This position requires that you have a cross-functional perspective and the ability to interact with every area within the Division and Department. Please provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrates your ability to lead coordinated efforts with multiple departmental programs. Include details on how you have fostered a big-picture perspective with staff and stakeholders, and effectively communicated and implemented the details.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.  Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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: 5/18/2021

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
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
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions above in Special Requirements. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may not be scored/reviewed.
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.

Benefits

NOTE:  Salaries do not reflect recent changes necessitated by the unanticipated budget shortfalls arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Information for actual reductions of salaries is available at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/labor-agreements-2020-budget.aspx. 

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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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.

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rebecca Catlett
(916) 552-8365
Rebecca.catlett@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
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.