SUPERVISOR II JC-530996

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a Supervisor II to organize, plan, and direct the activities of two Supervisors I’s in policy development and related support for the Center for Health Care Quality. The role requires deep knowledge of licensing, regulations, and state codes, with oversight of legislative analysis and implementation of new laws.

Telework is available up to three days per week with required in-person presence as specified, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and public policy to assess operational, fiscal, and programmatic impacts.
• Strong ability to develop legislative analyses, bill summaries, issue papers, briefing materials, and executive correspondence.
• Proven success leading complex, high-priority projects involving multiple divisions or external partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy development, strategic planning, and organizational change management.
• Experience supervising professional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching, and fostering development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislation affecting facilities, entities, and professionals licensed by the Center for Health Care Quality.
• Oversee units responsible for implementing new legislation and related activities.
• Coordinate with executive leadership, control agencies, legislative staff, and stakeholders.
• Report to Manager II and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Policy development

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Staff supervision

Job description

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.

• Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
• 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.
• Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction.

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by organizing, planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of two Sup I’s engaged in policy development, special projects, and related support for the Center.

The Supervisor II possesses a thorough knowledge of the licensing and certification process, state and federal regulations, and division/departmental policies and procedures, (e.g., Health and Safety Code, Government Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Business and Professions Code, Federal Register, State Operations Manual, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations Division 5, and the Center Policy and Procedure Manual).

This position provides oversight for the units responsible for analyzing legislation affecting the facilities, entities and professionals licensed and certified by the Center for Health Care Quality and implementation activities associated with newly passed legislation.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Manager II.

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:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the state legislative process, including bill analysis, bill tracking, committee hearings, and legislative deadlines.
• Experience analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and public policy to assess operational, fiscal, and programmatic impacts.
• Experience developing legislative analyses, bill summaries, issue papers, briefing materials, and executive correspondence for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, high-priority projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or external partners.
• Strong understanding of policy development, strategic planning, and organizational change management.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, control agencies, legislative staff, local governments, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of policy development, strategic planning, and organizational change management.
• Experience supervising professional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching, and fostering employee development.

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications Instructions:

1. Describe jobs you have held that were analytical and/or technical focused. What were the primary functions and level of independence and responsibility within each role?

2. Describe a time when you planned, developed, and coordinated program activities or projects from design through evaluation. How did you ensure effective implementation, communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and evaluate the work of others to accomplish these tasks successfully?

In your answer, please include the job(s) in which you performed these duties and length of time spent in each job, including start and end dates (month and year) and level of responsibility.

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 visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Supervisor II 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.