Deputy Director, Center for Healthy Communities

Job Description and Duties

Join a diverse team, leading the way toward healthy communities and safe environments for all! 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.

Please note, if you have previously applied to JC - 524035 you do not need to submit an additional application for this posting. 

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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.

Benefits

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

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 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.