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California Department of Public Health

STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I JC-496028

California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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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 Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI) is responsible for department-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. CHSI houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public. In addition, CHSI is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.

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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 to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities by advancing personnel initiatives and projects to support the Center’s strategic priorities.

The Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) is responsible for overseeing the management and administrative services functions for the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI), including personnel, travel, training, onboarding, and ensuring adequate administrative procedures and processes are in place and documented. Tasks performed include expertise and guidance on staffing related matters, information tracking, reporting, developing guidance, training, research, and creation of policies and procedures. Enhance employee engagement to foster a positive team culture.

The SSM I supervises a team of analysts, including staff that perform Personnel Liaison (PL) and Attendance Coordinator (AC) functions.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Chief of the Fiscal and Employee Services Section.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of State personnel policies and procedures, including experience using HR systems to review and approve Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs).

Demonstrated knowledge of recruitment, position management, employee performance management, and professional development.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills along with the ability to achieve positive results.

Effective communication, both orally and in writing, to all levels of staff.

Ability to exercise a high degree of flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.

Dependable, punctual, and excellent attendance.

The ability to exercise good judgement and calm professionalism in all situations.

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.

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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 attached duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2025

Job Code #: JC-496028

Position #(s): 580-224-4800-909

Working Title: Chief, Employee Services Unit

Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

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 Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.

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