JC-501987 - Assistant Division Director / Manager II
Are you looking to join an exciting, dedicated team of professionals that work to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents in California? To accomplish its mission, the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division (MCAH) maintains partnerships, contracts, and agreements with state, federal, and local agencies in both public and private sectors. MCAH hosts an array of programs and initiatives to serve the state's diverse populations and regions providing important resources, information and data about reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes and more. Most programs and initiatives within MCAH are funded by the 1935 Social Security Act's Title V Block Grant and State General Fund.
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an Assistant Division Director, the incumbent serves as part of a team that monitors, improves and implements local and statewide programs and policies which protect and serve women, children and families of California.
The candidate works under the general direction of the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division Director. The Staff Services Manager (SSM) III serves as the Assistant Division Director responsible for management oversight of the daily operations of the Division. As the Assistant Division Director, the SSM III plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the ongoing operations of the Division. Provides management oversight, guidance, and assistance to support the success of the Division Director, management team, Division, and Center for Family Health (CFH). The SSM III has managerial responsibility for developing and implementing program policy, priorities, and long-term strategies, and directly supervises staff in the Administrative Support Branch. Serves as Acting Division Director in their absence and occasionally travels in-state and out-of-state to attend conferences and training sessions.
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.
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:
- Excellent communication both written and oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
- Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships.
- Ability to interact effectively and achieve results with internal staff and external partners including federal agencies, academia, and local and state health departments.
- Experience working with multiple levels of staff including executive management in a fast-paced environment with experience in handling multiple competing priorities and shifting expectations.
- Knowledge and experience working on maternal, children, and adolescent public health topics.
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=501987
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.