What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II JC-515116 position at California Department of Public Health?
Department Information
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1206
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing oversight to the Newborn Screening (NBS) Section in the Program and Policy Branch (PPB) of the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP), which provides mandatory statewide screening of newborns for a panel of multiple congenital and genetic disorders.
The NBS Section Chief is responsible for overall NBS program planning, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance. Oversees development of contracts and program policies, protocols and outreach for NBS stakeholders and partners. Manages the multidisciplinary section staff including direct supervision of higher-level staff.
The Health Program Manager (HPM) II works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the Program and Policy Branch. The incumbent provides direct supervision to senior staff, including two HPM I positions that function as unit chiefs, two Health Program Specialist II, and a Nurse Consultant III.
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 posit ion is identified in the attached duty statement.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey :https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitmet
Final Filing Date: 5/6/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-515116
Position #(s): 580-530-8428-001
Working Title: Newborn Screening Section Chief
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II $7,872.00 - $9,781.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1206
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing oversight to the Newborn Screening (NBS) Section in the Program and Policy Branch (PPB) of the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP), which provides mandatory statewide screening of newborns for a panel of multiple congenital and genetic disorders.
The NBS Section Chief is responsible for overall NBS program planning, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance. Oversees development of contracts and program policies, protocols and outreach for NBS stakeholders and partners. Manages the multidisciplinary section staff including direct supervision of higher-level staff.
The Health Program Manager (HPM) II works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the Program and Policy Branch. The incumbent provides direct supervision to senior staff, including two HPM I positions that function as unit chiefs, two Health Program Specialist II, and a Nurse Consultant III.
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 posit ion is identified in the attached duty statement.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey :https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitmet
Final Filing Date: 5/6/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-515116
Position #(s): 580-530-8428-001
Working Title: Newborn Screening Section Chief
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II $7,872.00 - $9,781.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
Salary : $7,872 - $9,781