MANAGER II

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's California Department of Public Health seeks a Manager II to lead the HIV Care Branch's day-to-day administrative and management operations, including supervision of staff and policy development.

The role emphasizes coordination with local, state and federal partners to deliver equitable HIV care services, with hybrid telework options and a base salary shown in the posting. Final filing date is 9/16/2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Manager II position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and evaluates work of a multi-disciplinary staff.
• Supervises two Supervisor IIs and one Health Program Specialist II.

Job description

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/16/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan and is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and management operations of the Branch. The Manager II plans, organizes, and evaluates the work of a multi-disciplinary professional, technical, and support staff including direct supervisions of two Supervisor IIs and one Health Program Specialist II. The Branch Chief leads the development and implementation of programs policies, priorities, and long-term strategies, ensuring alignment with Department, Statewide and Federal public health objectives.

Ensures effective coordination across OA Branches and with local, State, and Federal partners to advance consistent, equitable, and data - driven HIV care services throughout California. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgment, provides authoritative guidance on complex program and policy issues, and oversees Branch - level fiscal, operational, and personnel management activities.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Office of AIDS (OA) Office Chief.

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.

Working Conditions

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 position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MANAGER II

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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 AIDS (OA) is an office within the California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of HIV, HCV, and STIs. The HIV Care Branch, within OA, has responsibility for programs related to the delivery of care, treatment, and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Programs are designed to provide an effective and comprehensive continuum of care to underserved individuals.

“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 currently an E-Verify employer.”

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
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[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
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[e-mail]

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 workplace. 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.