SUPERVISOR II JC-529686

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Public Health seeks a Section Chief (Supervisor II) in Sacramento County. The role coordinates day-to-day supervision of the Regulations Writing Section and guides licensing regulation development.

You will advise on regulatory structure under the Administrative Procedures Act, attend meetings with stakeholders and provide technical direction to policy managers. Hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating regulatory writing projects.
• Ability to work with legislative staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day supervision and management of the Regulations Writing Section.
• Advise on structuring licensing regulations to meet the Administrative Procedures Act.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders and legislative staff to explain regulatory issues.
• Provide detailed technical direction to policy managers on regulatory proposals.

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.

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

• This position is pending final approval from the Human Resources Division.*

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

“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 supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by coordinating the day-to-day supervision and management of the Regulations Writing Section. The incumbent coordinates the development of responses to the public related to the Licensing regulations. The incumbent advises the Public Policy and Legislative Branch Chief on ways to structure licensing regulations to meet all legal requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act, as administered by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The incumbent attends meetings with key stakeholders, legislative staff and others at the request of Public Policy and Legislative Branch Chief to provide guidance in the development of writing and explain regulatory issues. The incumbent coordinates with the Department’s Office of Regulations on the structure and formatting of regulations to ensure OAL approval. The incumbent provides detailed technical assistance and direction to Public Policy and Legislative Branch managers and analytical staff on the implications of regulatory proposals.

5% Travel is required.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Manager 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: 9/7/2026

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-529686

Position #(s)

580-810-4801-909

Working Title

Section Chief

Classification

SUPERVISOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time