PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II JC-530368

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking an Amendment Specialist (Program Technician II) to join the Vital Records Issuance Branch in Sacramento. You will process amendments to birth, death, fetal death, and marriage records, applying Health and Safety Code provisions and departmental policies.

Position details show salaries from $3,833.00 to $4,804.00 monthly, with a PLP2025 pay reduction noted. In-office work with occasional travel up to 5% may apply.

Qualifications

• Performs amendments to vital records such as birth, death, fetal death and marriage records.
• Reviews legal documents for compliance with Health and Safety Code requirements.
• Occasional travel up to 5% may be required, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Process amendments to birth, death, fetal death, and marriage records according to applicable statutes and policies.
• Review documents for compliance and discuss requirements with county staff and the public.
• Work under supervision in the Amendment Section of the Vital Records Issuance Branch; travel as needed.

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 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 processing requests to amend birth, death, fetal death, and marriage records according to applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Government Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Family Code, and departmental policies and procedures.

The Program Technician II (PT II) processes various types of amendments to birth, death, fetal death, and marriage records. The PT II will learn and apply detailed knowledge of all types of amendments, including Adoption, Acknowledgement of Paternity, Adjudication of Parentage, Court Order Name Change, Gender Reassignment, Gender Error, and a variety of other amendment forms. Reviews legal documents for compliance with Health and Safety Code requirements, and discusses the application of these requirements effectively with county staff and members of the public, including judges, legal aid advocates, etc. The PT II performs the more difficult program specialist work at the journey level. Up to 5% travel may be required, including overnight stays.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II within the Amendment Section of the Vital Records Issuance Branch.

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: 9/14/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530368

Position #(s): 580-221-9928-031

580-221-9928-034

Working Title Amendment Specialist

Classification PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

$3,833.00 - $4,804.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework In Office

Job Type Permanent, Full Time