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Assistant Division Director/Manager II | Staff Services Manager III

Internal Number: JC-501987

Job Description and Duties

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 incumbent 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.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
    1. How do your qualifications, educational background, training, and work experience align with the requirements of this position?
  • Describe a situation where you led a team or project and were responsible for mentoring or developing others. What strategies were implemented  to facilitate their growth? How did you measure success, and what would you do differently  in the future?

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

    The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must not exceed two (2) pages in length and be written in no less than 11-point font. Note that anything over the two-page limit will not be read. Each response should be numbered, and each prompt must be addressed separately and, in the order, listed below.

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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Date Posted
12/18/2025
Job Reference
21915741
Organization
California Department of Public Health
Location
Sacramento, CA
Category
Executive
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