This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by developing statewide strategies and department-wide policies that strengthen both state and local leadership, alignment, and partnerships to drive action to influence determinants of health, eliminate health inequities, and achieve positive health outcomes.

The Center for Healthy Communities (CHC), Deputy Director is responsible for the effective management and oversight of approximately 250 authorized positions with a budget of approximately $260 million. With six Branches and one Office, CHC represents a diverse set of public health programs that address the challenging and evolving fields of chronic disease prevention, environmental health, and occupational health. This includes programs covering a broad array of public health topics and fields including the promotion of nutrition and physical activity; chronic disease control, surveillance, and research; oral health; childhood lead poisoning prevention; prevention and response efforts related to environmental and toxicological exposures; and occupational health and safety.

The Deputy Director manages and directs public health policy development with a wide range of issues. The Deputy Director develops an overarching identity and direction for the Center, bringing together its disparate programs into a cohesive whole with a shared vision and direction that are in alignment with the Department. The Deputy Director is a liaison and provides policy recommendations to other state entities, including the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Governor's Office and the Legislature; federal and local governmental entities; community-based organizations; and California business and health care communities. The Deputy Director ensures the activities and policies of the CHC's programs are consistent with the Directorate's strategic vision and goals for public health in California.

The incumbent works under administrative direction from the Assistant Public Health Officer.

This position is subject to approval by the California Department of Human Resources.

Pl ease note, if you have previously applied to JC - 524031 you do not need to submit an additional application for this posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-524035

Position #(s):
580-300-7500-001

Working Title:
Deputy Director, Center for Healthy Communities

Classification:
C. E. A. $13,472.00 - $15,297.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Contra Costa County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/9/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Public Health
Exam Mailing
Attn: Examination Services
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento , CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health
N/A
Examination Services Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73-430
P.O. Box 997378 MS 1700-1702
Sacramento , CA 95899-7378

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meets the minimum qualificationsfor the position. In addition, the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to presentinformation clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please see instructions below.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

• Experience leading and aligning diverse programs and promoting a positive team environment while encouraging collaboration.
• Experience driving health equity policy and programming.
• Excellent diplomatic skills with ability and experience in developing stakeholder relations.
• Experience presenting information to a wide range of audiences, including the media, legislature, state and federal agencies, universities, and other stakeholder groups.
• Administrator experience and knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government, including the legislative and budgetary processes.
• Knowledge and experience in transformational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and direction.

Examination Information

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responses must be typed in Arial 12-point font be no more than five pages (one page per question) in length.
Please address each question with specific examples from your own experience. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents do not replace the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ may be disqualified from the selection process. The five question SOQ is as follows:

Describe your experience and actions you have taken to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Include examples of how you incorporated health equity into program and/or policy development and implementation.

Describe your leadership experience, including your experience creating and executing on a vision; building in evaluation and quality improvement to programs and/or policies; and motivating and aligning disparate programs and employees.

Describe your education, experience, and knowledge of a wide range of public health and environmental health programs, as related to the job duty statement.

Describe your experience and approach to working with partners - including community groups, internal and external policy makers, local health jurisdictions, state agencies, and/or other governmental entities.

Describe your experience implementing change management strategies and workload management strategies. To the extent possible, highlight examples of where you had to create the strategies and changes for programs and describe the internal and external communication strategies utilized.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Poss