This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risks.

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

“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”  

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

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego County. *

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risks.

The Chief, Food and Drug Branch (Branch Chief) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the statewide program and administrative operations of the Food and Drug Branch (FDB) to ensure the work of the Branch interfaces closely with local environmental health programs, United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and United States Department of Agriculture. The FDB serves as a partner of the Food and Drug Laboratory Branch (FDLB), the Center for Infectious Diseases, the Center for Chronic Diseases, and various state, local, and federal entities engaged in similar activities. The Branch Chief provides leadership and coordinates enforcement activities and research studies involving local, State, and Federal public health agencies; manages the execution of the food safety inspection and rapid response cooperative agreements with the FDA.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CHIEF, FOOD AND DRUG BRANCH

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:

• Interpret and apply State laws, rules, and regulations
• Develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and Executive Branch
• Work effectively with officials of Federal, State, and local government, and with consumers, industry, and the Legislature in regulating licensed products.
• Demonstrate independent responsibility for decisions and actions having broad implications on complex health and consumer product activities
• Demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
• Reason logically and creatively while compiling relevant information to achieve the Department’s Mission and resolve complex problems
• Analyze situations accurately to take effective action
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of process improvement
• Develop and implement programs, administrative policies, and procedures
• Build and maintain cooperative relations with agencies and individuals contacted in the course of the work

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=505496

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.

About California Department of Public Health

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 Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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