NURSE SURVEYOR SUPERVISOR I JC-531774

California Department of Public Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Nurse Surveyor Supervisor I to lead and supervise nurse surveyors in inspecting health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards.

This permanent, full-time position based in Orange County offers hybrid telework, up to 25% travel, and an opportunity to advance public health by ensuring safe patient care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nurse surveyors responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards.
• Review reports, surveys and correspondence prepared by field staff and State Fire Marshalls.
• Communicate with the public and health facility operators on policy, procedures, and regulatory interpretations.

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.

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.

Department Information

The Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) at the California Department of Public Health (CPDH) focuses on ensuring and enhancing healthcare standard. Our programs encompass regulatory oversight, quality assessment, and collaboration with healthcare providers to safeguard public health. We strive to optimize patient care by implementing policies, conducting inspections, and fostering continuous improvement in healthcare delivery across the state. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

Salary Information

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

E-Verify

“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”

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

Job Description And Duties

• Employees appointed to this classification shall receive a Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month.
• Up to 25% travel is required.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing the first level of supervision to Nurse Surveyors responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. The Nurse Surveyor Supervisor I reviews all reports, surveys and correspondence prepared by field staff, and State Fire Marshalls. The NSS I communicates with the public and health facility operators/administrators on policy, procedures, and regulatory interpretations. The NSS I is responsible for working together with Program personnel to ensure quality work and performance, in order to achieve established goals and objectives and fulfill the mission of the Department. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Nurse Surveyor Supervisor II. 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.

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

Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-531774
• Position #(s): 580-841-8051-019
• Working Title Nurse Surveyor Supervisor
• Classification NURSE SURVEYOR SUPERVISOR I
• Salary Range $8,240.00 - $10,246.00
• 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 Orange County
• Telework Hybrid
• Job Type Permanent, Full Time