What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR I JC-496102 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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Office of Policy and Planning (OPP) promotes public health policy priorities and supports CDPH capabilities for community health improvement, informed policy development, research and analysis, integrated planning, decision intelligence, lean transformation, and grants management. The OPP leads comprehensive assessment, long term strategic and health improvement planning to address current and emerging cross-cutting public health and equity priorities, conducts policy analysis, monitoring and impact evaluation, cultivates partnerships with health systems, academic partners and other sectors; facilitates accountability for effective and efficient public health infrastructure funding, supports organizational capacity building to foster a culture that encourages learning continuous improvement, and empowerment of CDPH staff.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
Job Description And Duties
( Pending HRD Approval )
** Please note candidates applying for the PHMA I classification must be in possession, or in the process of securing approval, of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance, or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. Candidates must also possess valid specialty Board certification. Please review the minimum requirements in the CalCareers posting for detailed information. **
Please thoroughly review the job specifications to ensure eligibility.
Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, providing excellent customer service, and serving as a leader in your organization? If yes, you may be interested in this position with the CDPH Office of Policy & Planning.
The Public Health Medical Administrator (PHMA) I serves as the Trauma Mitigation and Response Chief. This position provides trauma-informed, mitigation and response medical leadership, directs early detection systems, and supports California’s population-level resilience through trauma-mitigation and trauma-responsive engagement, emergency planning and response strategies. The PHMA I is responsible for the planning, administration, organization, and direction setting for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Department’s Trauma Mitigation and Response Plan. The incumbent will actively engage in complex problem solving, professional learning, collaboration, relationship building, and will interface with internal and external stakeholders, including the OPP, CDPH Directorate, CDPH Centers/Divisions/Offices, State Agencies, Local Health Jurisdictions, Tribal Health Organizations, Grantors, Consultants, and Contractors. The incumbent will lead CDPH’s trauma responsive culture transformation, operationalize the Trauma Mitigation and Response strategic plan and build capacity to create a sustainable framework and structure in supporting CDPH in becoming trauma responsive and a healing environment.
The PHMA I will work independently, within a team, and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that OPP can provide trauma-responsive professional development programs and services at the department, regional, state-wide, and at the leadership levels; create a critical incident response model; and incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion in addition to trauma informed principles in the revisions of policies, procedures and guidelines.
The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director and programmatic direction of the Assistant Deputy Director for the OPP.
This position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under CDPH's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Job Description And Duties Continued Below
Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-496102
Position #(s): 580-011-7674-XXX
Working Title: Trauma Mitigation and Response Chief
Classification: PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR I $17,835.00 - $21,605.00 B $18,702.00 - $21,821.00 C
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: Sacramento 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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Office of Policy and Planning (OPP) promotes public health policy priorities and supports CDPH capabilities for community health improvement, informed policy development, research and analysis, integrated planning, decision intelligence, lean transformation, and grants management. The OPP leads comprehensive assessment, long term strategic and health improvement planning to address current and emerging cross-cutting public health and equity priorities, conducts policy analysis, monitoring and impact evaluation, cultivates partnerships with health systems, academic partners and other sectors; facilitates accountability for effective and efficient public health infrastructure funding, supports organizational capacity building to foster a culture that encourages learning continuous improvement, and empowerment of CDPH staff.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
- The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
Job Description And Duties
( Pending HRD Approval )
** Please note candidates applying for the PHMA I classification must be in possession, or in the process of securing approval, of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance, or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. Candidates must also possess valid specialty Board certification. Please review the minimum requirements in the CalCareers posting for detailed information. **
Please thoroughly review the job specifications to ensure eligibility.
Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, providing excellent customer service, and serving as a leader in your organization? If yes, you may be interested in this position with the CDPH Office of Policy & Planning.
The Public Health Medical Administrator (PHMA) I serves as the Trauma Mitigation and Response Chief. This position provides trauma-informed, mitigation and response medical leadership, directs early detection systems, and supports California’s population-level resilience through trauma-mitigation and trauma-responsive engagement, emergency planning and response strategies. The PHMA I is responsible for the planning, administration, organization, and direction setting for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Department’s Trauma Mitigation and Response Plan. The incumbent will actively engage in complex problem solving, professional learning, collaboration, relationship building, and will interface with internal and external stakeholders, including the OPP, CDPH Directorate, CDPH Centers/Divisions/Offices, State Agencies, Local Health Jurisdictions, Tribal Health Organizations, Grantors, Consultants, and Contractors. The incumbent will lead CDPH’s trauma responsive culture transformation, operationalize the Trauma Mitigation and Response strategic plan and build capacity to create a sustainable framework and structure in supporting CDPH in becoming trauma responsive and a healing environment.
The PHMA I will work independently, within a team, and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that OPP can provide trauma-responsive professional development programs and services at the department, regional, state-wide, and at the leadership levels; create a critical incident response model; and incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion in addition to trauma informed principles in the revisions of policies, procedures and guidelines.
The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director and programmatic direction of the Assistant Deputy Director for the OPP.
This position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under CDPH's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Job Description And Duties Continued Below
Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-496102
Position #(s): 580-011-7674-XXX
Working Title: Trauma Mitigation and Response Chief
Classification: PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR I $17,835.00 - $21,605.00 B $18,702.00 - $21,821.00 C
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: Sacramento 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 : $17,835 - $21,821
