Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose that serves California families? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, then the California Department of Public Health, Center for Family (CFH) has a career opportunity for you.

At CFH we lead programs that support the health of individuals, pregnant people and their children. The Center oversees the Women, Infants & Children Program, the Genetic Disease Screening Program and the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division which serve California's diverse populations with a combined staff of over 500 authorized positions and a budget of $1.9 billion. These three Divisions oversee a diverse set of public health programs and influence policy, systems, and environmental changes (PSE) related to the challenging and evolving fields of genetic screening; maternal, child, adolescent and infant health including behavioral health across the life course; breastfeeding; nutrition security; and serving children and youth with special healthcare needs.  

CFH has an immediate opening for a CEA B, Assistant Deputy Director in our Sacramento Office with hybrid teleworking available one day per week.

Every day in CFH is a new and exciting adventure. Along the way, you will:

• Lead, engage, and motivate high functioning diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners at the local, state, and federal level.
• Coordinate and develop strategies and objectives in alignment with Center and Department strategic goals, mission, and vision.
• Provide leadership that ensures equity is infused in the workplace culture.

If this position sounds exciting and you are interested in joining an organization with a culture that centers on our purpose and values, come join CFH. CDPH is a leader in investing and growing our employees. As a CDPH employee, you will be able to participate in programs and services to enhance your professional growth and well-being though the following programs and services: Employee Wellness Program, Resilience and Professional Development Webinars, Mentoring Program, Leadership Development Program, Clifton Strengths Engagement, 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding, Lean Training & Recognition Programs

• Please visit CDPH's website for more information at www.CDPH.ca.gov.
• You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specifications C.E.A, B.

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

Applicants applying for this job control, are applying for the exam and job vacancy simultaneously.

The CFH Assistant Deputy Director supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by serving as an integral component in the formulation of policy to achieve the mission of the Department and by supporting statewide strategies and department-wide policies that strengthen and align state and local leadership, programs, and partnerships to influence determinants of health, eliminate health inequities, and improve health outcomes for Californians.

The Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) assists in leading the planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and management of the Center for Family Health (CFH) programs and policies. The ADD collaborates with the three divisions: Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH), Gentetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP), and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Division with a combined staff of over 500 authorized positions and a budget of $1.9 billion. These three Divisions oversee a diverse set of public health programs and influence policy, systems, and environmental changes (PSE) related to the challenging and evolving fields of genetic screening; maternal, child, adolescent and infant health including behavioral health across the life course; breastfeeding; nutrition security; and serving children and youth with special healthcare needs.

The ADD provides day-to-day operational management for the CFH in an effort to improve public health programs to maintain and improve the health of California citizens, policy guidance for new federal or state initiatives development and new policy implementation and oversight, direction to programs by providing administrative and management guidance to the CFH Division Directors and Assistant Division Directors regarding complex public health programs (i.e., budget, expenditures, legislative development and analysis, special project planning and implementation, data collection, regulatory changes, contracts, and personnel) and existing state and federal law.

The ADD leads strategic planning, communications, accountability, and quality improvement across the CFH, works in collaboration with other Centers, Offices, and Divisions such as the Program Support Division, Financial Management Division, Office of Health Equity, Office of Policy and Planning, and Information Technology Services Division to ensure appropriate use of resources and adherence to implementation plans and timelines, creates and fosters strategic alliances and partnerships with key stakeholders throughout California to accomplish the strategic vision of the Center.

The ADD serves as a backup to the CFH Deputy Director (DD) on all issues and may work directly with the Director's Office, California Health and Human Services Agency, legislative representatives, other state, local, and federal representatives, members of the public, and the media. The ADD will also work in close partnership with and provide periodic coverage for the DD.

This position requires a high level of leadership and management skills including collaboration, communication, partnership development, critical thinking, project management, tact and diplomacy, and a commitment to continuous improvement and equity.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

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 ability to collaborate and maintain effective relationships with other governmental institutions, local health jurisdictions, community-based organizations, and other strategic partners to enhance programs and services as well as advance policies, systems, and environmental changes that promote health equity.
• Experience providing services to culturally diverse communities and families.
• Ability to approach complex problems with creativity, inclusiveness, and critical analysis and make clear and concise, data- and community-driven recommendations with the ability to continuously iterate and pivot as needed given evolving information and feedback.
• Experience fostering and developing a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, cultural humility, both internally for staff and externally for partners and community members.
• Experience supervising and motivating staff as well as experience creating equity-focused, trauma-responsive professional infrastructure for staff achievement, growth, and development.
• Ability to encourage and support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of administrative functions, including but not limited to budgets, contracts, procurement, personnel and legislation.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively at all levels of a large department.

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=481969

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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