SUPERVISOR II JC-532602

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

Job summary

California Department of Public Health in Sacramento is seeking an Assistant Branch Chief in the Infectious Diseases Branch to lead program activities, ensure scientific integrity, and align with department priorities.

The role reports to the Branch Chief, oversees staff, finances, and policy development, and supports statewide disease prevention and control initiatives under a permanent, full-time arrangement with a hybrid telework option.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program planning, personnel management, and fiscal operations in the Infectious Diseases Branch.
• Provide expert guidance on complex communicable disease issues and ensure activities are scientifically sound.

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.

All California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.

“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 serving as the Assistant Branch Chief of the Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB). Through its four sections (Disease Investigations, Veterinary Public Health, Surveillance and Statistics, and Vector-Borne Disease), IDB staff are responsible for surveillance, investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases of public health importance. IDB is headquartered in Richmond/Sacramento with additional staff located in five field offices statewide.

The Assistant Branch Chief ensures that program activities are scientifically sound, operationally efficient, and aligned with departmental priorities, legislative mandates, and emerging public health needs. The incumbent collaborates closely with Section Chiefs, statewide field offices, executive leadership, and external partners, providing expert guidance on complex, sensitive, and high - impact communicable disease issues. The incumbent provides leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction to ensure statewide communicable disease prevention and control activities are effectively planned, coordinated, and executed. Supports and shapes statewide efforts by overseeing program planning, personnel management, fiscal operations, and policy development.

The Supervisor II works under the general direction of the Public Health Medical Administrator I, Branch Chief of the Infectious Disease Branch.

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: 10/2/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532602

Position #(s): 580-421-4801-002

Working Title

Assistant Branch Chief

Classification SUPERVISOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00

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