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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
All California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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:
- Broad expertise and knowledge of public health and environmental concerns in the realms of environmental and occupational health.
- Skilled at supervising investigations into environmental exposures affecting community well-being.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities, alongside excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork promotion, and management capabilities with multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with federal grants involving oversight of communication, budgeting, and deliverables.
- Proficient in building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. The SOQ should briefly describe how your education, training, experience, and skills make you a strong candidate for this position, as well as demonstrate your writing ability. Applications without an SOQ will not be considered; resumes and cover letters are not substitutes. The SOQ must follow instructions, be clearly written, organized, and error-free, in 12-point Arial font, and no longer than 2 pages.
- With reference to the duty statement and desirable qualifications outlined in the job posting, please explain how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you a suitable candidate for this role. Provide detailed examples, including pertinent educational background, employer details, and relevant job responsibilities where applicable.
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
