STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I JC-480144

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health seeks a Legislative Coordinator | Staff Services Manager I to enhance public health legislation efforts. This role involves analyzing legislation, training staff, and representing the Department's interests, ensuring inclusivity and effective communication. Candidates should have a strong background in legislative processes and a commitment to equity.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in the legislative process.
• Exceptional skills in writing and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Writes and reviews bill analyses and provides training on legislative processes.
• Coordinates development of the Department’s annual legislative program.
• Acts as a liaison between the Department and other agencies.

Skills

Legislative Understanding

Communication Proficiency

DEI Commitment

Job description

Legislative Coordinator | Staff Services Manager I, JC-480144

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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 California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (LGA) is in the heart of Sacramento in the East End Complex (1615 Capitol Avenue). LGA works closely with the Director’s Office, Health and Human Services Agency, the Governor’s Office, Legislators, and their staff as well as public health stakeholders.

CDPH programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the State through infectious disease control/prevention, food safety, environmental health, patient safety, family health and emergency preparedness.

• Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
• Check out How to Apply for a Job at CDPH
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
• The CDPH does not currently use E-Verify for employment verification.
• The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year
• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the CDPH mission and strategic plan. LGA is dedicated to being a resource for the development and enactment of legislation to protect and promote public health on behalf of all Californians, including vulnerable and underserved communities.

The Staff Services Manager (SSM) I (Specialist) will work under the direction of the SSM II (Policy Section Chief) in LGA.

The incumbent writes and reviews bill analyses, provides training to Department Staff on bill analysis preparation and the legislative process. Coordinates the development of the Department’s annual legislative program. Responsible for all activities necessary to secure passage of Department-sponsored legislation. Represents the Department at legislative committees and meetings. Monitors and coordinates the analysis of State legislation having an impact on specific CDPH programs. Prepares written and oral status reports for management on legislation of interest to CDPH. Advises Department management regarding legislative perspectives, processes, protocols, strategies, tactics.

The SSM I (Specialist) acts as a liaison between the Department and other agencies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Legislative Understanding: Knowledge of and experience in the legislative process.
• Communication Proficiency: Exceptional skills in writing and verbal communication, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders and presenting complex information clearly.
• DEI Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a track record of integrating these principles into policymaking and organizational practices.

Applicants are required to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of their application. Responses should be no more than three (3) pages, typed in Arial 12-point font, and must include each question, numbered in the same order as they appear below. Applications that do not include the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered.

• Policy Legislation Experience: Please describe your experience working on policy legislation.
• Stakeholder and Community Partner Engagement: Please describe your experience coordinating and engaging with stakeholders and/or community partners.
• Advising Executive Staff: Please describe your experience presenting complex concepts, researching and compiling information from different sources, and summarizing technical topics to executive staff verbally and in writing.

Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

Please go to CalHR’s website to review the Staff Services Manager I exam bulletin.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. 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.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office 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 duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 7/1/2025

Job Code #: JC-480144

Position #(s): 580-030-4800-006

Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,963.00 - $8,650.00

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [e-mail] or [phone].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Administrative, and Other

• Industries

  Public Health

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