This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by amending and maintaining the permanent records of birth, death, fetal death, and marriage occurring in California.

The Program Technician (PT II) will assist with the review and evaluation of complex incoming requests for vital records and certified copies of vital records to determine and initiate appropriate disposition. The incumbent will assist in duties of a technical nature in searching, scanning, batching, imaging, document retrieval of records from film, printing to security banknote paper, and quality checking of vital records to ensure compliance with State policies as reflected in statute, regulations, and office procedures.

The Program Technician (PT II) processes complex amendments to birth, death, fetal death, and marriage records. The PT II will learn and apply detailed knowledge of all types of amendments, including Adoption, Acknowledgement of Paternity, Adjudication of Parentage, Court Order Name Change, Gender Reassignment, Gender Error, and a variety of other amendment forms. Reviews legal documents for compliance with Health and Safety Code requirements, and discusses the application of these requirements effectively with county staff and members of the public, including judges, legal aid advocates, etc. The PT II performs the more difficult program specialist work at the journey level. Up to 5% travel may be required.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, Supervisor of the Vital Records Policy and Compliance Unit.

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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