JC-503698 - Administrative Section Chief

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.

*The CDPH is an E-Verify employer.

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

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as an integral component of the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS), Operations Branch by contributing to the daily operational functions that ensure timely, efficient, and compliant delivery of public health laboratory services, ultimately supporting health and safety of California’s residents.

The Supervisor II (Sup II), acting as the Administrative Section Chief of the Operations Branch, in the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS), will provide oversight of contracting activities, fiscal and budget management and tracking, and revenue collection. Oversee the coordination of Branch drills and assignments. Oversee complex analysis, data interpretation, and the development and implementation of revenue and expenditure forecasting methodologies. Evaluates budget, fiscal reports and drills for accuracy and compliance before submitting to CLS or CDPH leadership. Manages 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) reviewing reports for submission to leadership. Responsible for oversight and tracking of legislative bills, promulgation of regulations, updating and creating policies and procedures. Oversees recruitment and retention of all Center staff through supervision of Administrative staff and coordination with the divisions and branches.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR II

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 success in supervising multidisciplinary teams or managing large-scale programs, including performance evaluation and staff development.
• Strong background in writing and presenting reports to executive leadership.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including control agencies, program partners, and executive leadership.
• Ability to lead and manage complex technical or administrative projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to reason logically and creatively to resolve operational and fiscal challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Skilled in developing and delivering presentations, briefing materials, and reports for executive-level decision-making.
• Experience facilitating leadership briefings using accurate, actionable data to support informed decision-making.
• Receptiveness to feedback and ability to apply constructive input to improve work products and team performance.
• Familiarity with lean process improvement and effective change management strategies.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives, analyze data, and present findings effectively both orally and in writing.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high-priority, time-sensitive assignments under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and across divisions to achieve organizational goals.
• Experience with State and Federal documentation such as Budget Change Proposals, Finance Letters, Budget Revisions, progress reports, requests for proposals/applications, etc.
• Experience overseeing budget, forecasting, and expenditure management.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement, fiscal drills and reporting.
• Experience supervising a team or program
• Experience writing budgetary reports or fiscal drills.
• Ability to develop and manage complex technical projects.
• Ability to be receptive to feedback and apply constructive input to improve the quality and effectiveness of work products

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

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=503698

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.