Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose of protecting and improving the health and well-being of Californians? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, the California Department of Public Health, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has a career opportunity for you!

About the Center for Environmental Health:

CEH administers programs that protect and manage food, drugs, and medical devices, including industrial hemp manufacturing; regulate radiation machines/producers and radioactive materials; oversee the disposal of low-level radioactive waste; regulate the generation, handling, and disposal of medical waste; and protect the public from many other environmental health risks. Across program areas, CEH conducts emergency response, surveillance and assessment, analytical services, quality assurance, and technical assistance activities to benefit the public and regulated entities. The Center includes the Division of Food and Drug Safety, the Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management, the Emergency Preparedness Program, and a team to support the State Environmental Health Director, the Deputy Director (DD) of CEH. CEH has a budget over $100 million and includes over 500 staff dedicated to preventing disease and injury by protecting Californians from environmental health hazards.

The California Department of Public Health is comprised of many Centers and Offices with a total of over 200 unique programs, including environmental health programs housed outside of CEH such as climate change, environmental health investigations, childhood lead poisoning prevention, and vector-borne diseases. CEH also collaborates with other state agencies, federal/national partners, local environmental health entities, and other community partners to address complex environmental public health challenges with inclusive and equity-driven approaches.

About the position:

The Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) assists in leading CEH, including the planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and management of CDPH’s environmental health programs and policies. The ADD is responsible for the routine management and operations of CEH’s two divisions, the Division of Food and Drug Safety and the Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management, and the Center Office, which includes the Environmental Health Support Section. The Environmental Health Support Section offers programs for emergency preparedness, supports the State Environmental Health Director functions, and hosts the One Health program which coordinates statewide efforts to address problems that impact environmental, human, and animal health.

The ADD also serves as the backup to the DD on all issues and may work directly with the CDPH Director's Office, California Health and Human Services Agency, Governor’s Office, Department of Finance, legislative representatives, other state, local, and federal representatives, members of the public, and the media. The Assistant Deputy Director works in close partnership with the Deputy Director and provides periodic coverage for the DD. The ADD is a member of CDPH Executive Staff and is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

The ideal candidate works under the general direction of the DD, Center for Environmental Health, and coordinates with the Assistant Public Health Officer for Population Health in the CDPH Director’s Office.

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
• Driving health equity policy and programming
• Presenting information to a wide range of audiences, including the media, legislature, local, state and/or federal agencies, universities, the public, and other community groups
• Providing services that will impact culturally diverse cultures and families

Knowledge of:

• Government administrative and operational functions including, but not limited to, hiring, procurement, and budgetary processes
• Administrative principles applicable to the organization and functions of public and environmental health programs and regulatory compliance
• Transformational and trauma-responsive leadership

Ability to:

• Approach complex health problems with creativity. Openness, inclusiveness, and critical analysis and make clear and concise data and community-driven recommendations with the ability to continuously iterate and pivot as needed.
• Encourage and support innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement
• Manage, support, engage, and motivate successful teams
• Collaborate and maintain effective relationships with other governmental institutions, local health jurisdictions, community-based organizations, and other strategic partners to enhance programs and services as well as advance policies, systems, and environmental changes that promote health equity
• Understand data and its importance as a cornerstone of public health policy development and program involvement

Link to apply: https://bit.ly/3TJUwvp

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11,435.00 - $13,623.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• California: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person