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), Business Operations Branch by contributing to the daily operational and personnel functions that ensure timely, efficient, and compliant delivery of public health laboratory services, ultimately supporting health and safety of California’s residents.

The Supervisor I, acting as the Administrative Operations Unit Supervisor, is responsible for overseeing the staff and administrative functions of the Administrative Operations Unit within the Administrative Operations & Policy Section, which includes recruitment and retention of all Center staff, including employee training and development, performance management, personnel actions, and labor relations matters. Ensures timely hires, onboarding/offboarding and document processing. Manages hiring policies, policy interpretation and maintain legal compliance, both state and federal. Develops and implements effective recruitment and talent management best practices. Tracks all vacancies and hires of the Center and its divisions/branches. Coordinates with Center Personnel Liaisons in all hiring and personnel matters ensuring Center wide compliance to CDPH, state, federal and HRD policies, procedures and regulations.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Supervisor II, Administrative Operations & Policy Section Chief.

About California Department of Public Health

At 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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