Newborn Screening Section Logistics Unit Chief

Job Description and Duties

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by being responsible for the overall management and workflows of the Newborn Screening (NBS) Logistics Unit in the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP). The position also supports the GDSP mission, which is to reduce the emotional and financial burden of congenital and inherited disorders in California. The incumbent provides direct supervision to Unit staff tasked with reviewing daily reports and liaising with Newborn and Prenatal Screening (NAPS) laboratories, troubleshooting NBS case management, and fulfilling supply orders, records requests, and user identity management for all GDSP applications. The HPM I has extensive knowledge of Program protocols and policies. Activities include oversight of NBS daily operations for specimens at NAPS laboratories and cases managed at NBS Area Service Centers (ASCs). Additional responsibilities include contract and personnel oversight.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II, Chief of the Newborn Screening Section.

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.

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.

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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 # 528119 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:

• Outstanding work ethic with strong interpersonal and planning skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Strong meeting management skills, including in-person and through Webex and/or Zoom platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including those that help advance organizational goals.
• Adaptability and flexi bility to handle constant changes.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and use metrics to monitor success.
• High degree of organization with a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Extensive leadership and supervisory experience.
• Self-motivated with a positive and inclusive approach to staff management.
• Experience managing contracts and budgets.
• Training in public health, science, health, or related area.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

Please submit answers to the prompts listed below in a Word or PDF document. You must limit your document to a maximum of two pages, single spaced, using 12-point size Arial font. Any submitted application packages that do not include a completed Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. All elements of the Supplemental Questionnaire must be met in order to be reviewed.

Statement of Qualifications (One page maximum)

Health program administration refers to the practice of managing and overseeing the operations of healthcare or public health programs to ensure efficient delivery of health services within a specific healthcare setting. Significant health programs include, but are not limited to: Mental Health Services, Physician Services, Medical Records, Pharmacy, Medical Appeals, Dietary, Nursing Services, Diagnostic (X-Ray, Lab), and Dental.

Describe in detail your experience managing or supervising complex major health programs or projects including any program planning and implementation, program data analysis and evaluation, recommendations to management, budgeting and resource management, policy, regulations, or standards development, and any areas of major/independent responsibility. Please include the length of time, including start and end dates (month and year) of each job.

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 -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.