C. E. A. JC-533294

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a C.E.A. Level B, Chief, Office of Internal Operations in Sacramento. The role manages CHCQ’s daily operations across multiple branches and advises the Deputy Director on capital, contracts, grants, budgets, and process improvements.

The position supports the department’s mission with a focus on efficiency, lean transformation, IT innovation, and coordination with the Legislature. Teleworking may be available under CDPH policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of CHCQ Office of Internal Operations, including Fiscal Services, Recruitment Resources, Training, and Business Operations branches.
• Serve as primary advisor to Deputy Director on issues involving capital, fees, contracts, grants, budget, HR process improvement, audits, IT/innovation, operational efficiency, and lean transformation.
• Act as backup to the Deputy Director when liaising with the Legislature and other state departments on public health issues.

Job description

Department Information

• Please visit CDPH's website for more information.
• You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specifications C.E.A, B.

• Please visit CDPH's website for more information.
• You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specifications C.E.A, B.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Applicants applying for this job control, are applying for the exam and job vacancy simultaneously.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by managing the day-to-day operations of the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) Office of Internal Operations, which encompasses the daily oversight over the Fiscal Services Branch, the Recruitment Resources Section, the Training Branch, and the Business Operations Branch. The position serves as the primary advisor to the Deputy Director on issues facing the CHCQ that involve capital, fees, contracts, grants, budget, human resources process improvement, audits, information technology and innovation, operational efficiency, and lean transformation. The incumbent independently evaluates, formulates, and implements policies to achieve the mission of the Department. The incumbent will also serve as a backup to the Deputy Director in dealing with the Legislature and other state departments on public health issues.

Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 10/8/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533294

Position #(s): 580-801-7500-006

Working Title: C.E.A. Level B, Chief, Office of Internal Operations

Classification: C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B

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: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time