Manager, Operations Branch

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, coordinating, reviewing, and approving the work of the Operations Branch (OB) in the Vital Records and Statistics Division (VRSD), including all subordinate staff and managers.

The Manager II personally manages projects that are highly sensitive and potentially controversial that may involve representatives of the Legislature, other State departments, and the Federal government. Primary responsibilities include program development, management, monitoring, and evaluation. Oversees the functions of personnel, budgets, contracts, and facilities for VRSD. Collaborates with VRSD managers in providing support and resources adequate to meet the day-to-day needs of VRSD operations.

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.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), VRSD.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(535629) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Knowledge of State of California fiscal policies, laws, regulations, and control agency requirements, including experience working with oversight or control agencies.
• Experience advising executive leadership on fiscal impacts, resource management, legislative proposals, risk mitigation, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience, including developing managers or staff and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Experience overseeing audits, reconciliations, corrective action plans, internal controls, and fiscal compliance activities.
• Experience with budget development and administration, including fiscal forecasting, budget change proposals, fiscal analyses, and expenditure tracking.
• Knowledge of State procurement, contracting, and acquisitions processes, including procurement planning, contract administration, and risk management.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex fiscal information to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)

A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required for this position. Applications submitted without the SQ will not be considered. Please insert your name in the right corner, title the document "Supplemental Questionnaire", and number your responses to the following:

1. Describe jobs you have held that were analytical or technical focused. What were the primary functions and level of independence and responsibility within each role?
2. Managers at this level often oversee teams that lead or manage complex projects or processes to improve operations or efficiency. Describe a time when you led a team or oversaw the implementation of a complex project, process, policy, or new program.
• What was the project, process, policy or new program, how did you allocate resources, assign roles, assess workload and priorities, and develop the work plan?
• What challenges arose and how did you address them? How did you foster collaboration and ensure deadlines were met?
• What strategies did you use to communicate clearly, provide expertise and recommendations, and gain cooperation from all stakeholders and colleagues?
• What was the outcome and how did you evaluate for success?

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 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.
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  Please see Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SQ may be rejected.