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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The Financial Management Branch (FMB), within the CDPH Administration Division, is responsible for the preparation, analysis and management of the Department’s budget, maintenance of accounting records and financial data, and acts as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst’s Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.

This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by performing the most difficult and sensitive analytical and consultative work for the Financial Management Branch (FMB), Program Support Unit (PSU) – Infectious Disease, Emergency Response, & Environmental Health (ID, ER, & EH). The Staff Services Manager (SSM) I is responsible on a day-to-day basis for the oversight of the preparation and maintenance of the budget for each of the Centers/Divisions/Offices (CDOs) they oversee; analysis of budget change proposals; issue memos, legislation, and any other proposals for each program; and for communicating with the Department of Finance and the Legislative Office on budgetary matters involving their assigned CDO. The SSM I consults and coordinates with CDPH programs and FMB staff on budgetary matters and makes recommendations to CDPH executive management.

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:

  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Strong communication Skills – Have both orally and written ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner, and to receive, attend to, interpret, and respond in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
  • Knowledge and experience of budget development and the State Budget Cycle
  • Experience with multiple fund sources and appropriations
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines within challenging time constraints
  • Ability to take initiative, think creatively, work collaboratively, and demonstrate good attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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.