SUPERVISOR I JC-537704

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a Media Unit Supervisor to lead the paid media campaign for the California Tobacco Prevention Program. You will oversee a team of professionals, coordinate with contractors, and report to senior staff on campaign results.

This permanent, full-time role in Sacramento offers hybrid telework and a salary range of $7,172 to $8,910 per month, with travel up to 10% and PLP 2025 adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the paid media campaign for the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP).
• Coordinate activities with media contractor and subcontractors and monitor performance.
• Develop materials for release to CDPH and HHSA executives and the public.

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.

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 (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnerships.

The Mission of the California Tobacco Prevention Program is to work toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

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

“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. ”

Job Description And Duties

The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervisor II, Media and Communications Section. The Supervisor I serves as the Supervisor of the Media Unit within the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP). The Supervisor I is responsible for initiating, leading, managing, facilitating, coordinating, planning, and evaluating components of the communications campaign, specifically the paid media activities of CTPP. The Supervisor I leads and provides support to a team of professional staff, including two Marketing Specialists, one Health Program Specialist I, one UCD Media Communications Specialist 3, and serves as the contract manager for the primary paid media-advertising contractor. The Supervisor I is responsible for major components of the paid media campaign, including: coordinating activities of the media contractor and subcontractors; collaborating with CTPP staff and others on statewide tobacco control media campaigns; monitoring media contractors performance; developing materials for release to CDPH and Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) executive staff and general public; and assists in procurement development and contract award processes for contractors. Travel (10%) in-state and out-of-state, with occasional overnight stays. 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.

Duty Statement

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

Final Filing Date: 11/25/2026

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-537704

Position #(s):

580-345-4800-009

Working Title

Media Unit Supervisor

Classification

SUPERVISOR I

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

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