PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II JC-530605

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

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Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Death Registration Technician to support timely registration of Death and Fetal Death Certificates and amendments for California communities.

The PT II role receives, reviews, and processes certificates, identifies errors, and ensures accuracy and neatness. It also resolves EDRS/FDRM Helpdesk issues and works under supervision in the Death Registration Processing Team. This is a 12-month limited-term, hybrid work arrangement in Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring the timely registration of Death and Fetal Death Certificates and processing amendments for the people and communities we serve.
• This position receives, reviews, and processes Death and Fetal Death Certificates and is responsible for processing affidavits to amend errors on death and fetal death records.
• The PT II reviews certificates to ensure acceptability for registration in the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) and Fetal Death Registration Module (FDRM) in a timely manner.
• The incumbent is responsible for identifying errors, and ensuring completed work is accurate, neat, and well organized.
• The PT II resolves issues from the EDRS and FDRM Helpdesk regarding disposition permits, password resets, and/or faxed attestations.
• These issues may be resolved using calls, emails, and written correspondence.
• The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II, Supervisor of the Death Registration Processing Team.
• This is a 12 month Limited-Term/Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

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.

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.

“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 ensuring the timely registration of Death and Fetal Death Certificates and processing amendments for the people and communities we serve.

This position receives, reviews, and processes Death and Fetal Death Certificates and is responsible for processing affidavits to amend errors on death and fetal death records. The PT II reviews certificates to ensure acceptability for registration in the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) and Fetal Death Registration Module (FDRM) in a timely manner. The incumbent is responsible for identifying errors, and ensuring completed work is accurate, neat, and well organized. The PT II resolves issues from the EDRS and FDRM Helpdesk regarding disposition permits, password resets, and/or faxed attestations. These issues may be resolved using calls, emails, and written correspondence.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II, Supervisor of the Death Registration Processing Team.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term/Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

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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.

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

Final Filing Date: 9/16/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530605

Position #(s): 580-220-9928-901

Working Title Death Registration Technician

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: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time