MANAGER II JC-535629

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

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Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Manager II to lead the Operations Branch of the Vital Records and Statistics Division. You will plan, organize, coordinate, review and approve VRSD work and manage sensitive projects with state and federal stakeholders.

New PLP 2025 provisions apply: a 3% monthly base pay reduction in exchange for five hours of leave credits through June 2027; the posted salary range does not reflect this adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, reviews, and approves the work of the Operations Branch (OB) in the VRSD.
• Oversees personnel, budgets, contracts, and facilities for VRSD.
• Handles highly sensitive projects potentially involving Legislature, other State departments, and the Federal government.

Job description

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 Vital Records and Statistics Division (VRSD) is responsible for department-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. VRSD houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public. In addition, VRSD is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.

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“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. ”

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

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, coordinating, reviewing, and approving the work of the Operations Branch (OB) in the Vital Records and Statistics Division (VRSD), including all subordinate staff and managers. The Manager II personally manages projects that are highly sensitive and potentially controversial that may involve representatives of the Legislature, other State departments, and the Federal government. Primary responsibilities include program development, management, monitoring, and evaluation. Oversees the functions of personnel, budgets, contracts, and facilities for VRSD. Collaborates with VRSD managers in providing support and resources adequate to meet the day-to-day needs of VRSD operations. 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.

Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-535629
• Position #(s): 580-224-4802-001
• Working Title: Manager, Operations Branch
• Classification: MANAGER II
• $9,572.00 - $10,867.00

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: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time