The Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) at the California Department of Public Health (CPDH) focuses on ensuring and enhancing healthcare standard. Our programs encompass regulatory oversight, quality assessment, and collaboration with healthcare providers to safeguard public health. We strive to optimize patient care by implementing policies, conducting inspections, and fostering continuous improvement in healthcare delivery across the state. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.
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

**Employees appointed to this classification shall receive a Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month.**

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing the first level of supervision to Nurse Surveyors responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. The Nurse Surveyor Supervisor I (NSS I) reviews all reports, surveys and correspondence prepared by field staff, and State Fire Marshalls. The NSS I communicates with the public and health facility operators/administrators on policy, procedures, and regulatory interpretations. The NSS I is responsible for working together with Program personnel to ensure quality work and performance, in order to achieve established goals and objectives and fulfill the mission of the Department. Up to 25% travel is required.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Nurse Surveyor Supervisor II.

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

Please use this link to take the NSS I Exam:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2695

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSE SURVEYOR SUPERVISOR I

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:

Has worked previously in the role of Nurse Surveyor

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=515506

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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