JC-515991 - Operations Branch Manager
California’s population is the most diverse in the world, including immigrants from sixty countries with over 200 languages spoken or read in the State. CDPH is a state department comprised of over 200 programs and 4000 staff who seek to improve the health and well-being of all Californians.
CDPH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment to create an environment that is welcoming to all individuals. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring the Director’s Office operates with maximum efficiency, transparency, and alignment with statewide public health priorities.
The Manager II serves as the Director’s Office Operations Branch Manager, providing strategic leadership, policy guidance, and oversight of critical administrative, operational, and executive support functions within the Director’s Office and CDPH. The incumbent oversees and coordinates high-impact initiatives that cut across all Centers, Divisions, and Offices (C/D/Os), advises executive leadership on complex operational issues, and leads a multidisciplinary team supporting the Director, Assistant Director, Assistant Public Health Officer and Chief Deputy Directors.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Director of Operations, CDPH.
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:
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic oversight in a public sector or health-related environment.
- Experience in workforce planning, succession management, and executive recruitment in collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Strong skills in managing organizational change, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide initiatives aligned with statewide priorities.
- Excellent communication and policy coordination skills, with the ability to advise executive leadership and manage high-level correspondence.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in public health service delivery and organizational culture.
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=515991
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.