JC-488175 - Administrative Assistant to the Director & Assistant Director
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in California, and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, touch the lives of everyone who calls California home, and the millions who visit here each year. The essential functions of the Department are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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.
THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento or Contra Costa *
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as an integral component of the Director’s Office. The Administrative Assistant (AA) II exercises a high degree of initiative and independence in performing a variety of administrative, confidential, and high-level support duties for the CDPH Director. The incumbent maintains open and ongoing communication with the Directorate, CDPH management and internal/external customers for the Centers/Division/Offices (C/D/O) programs to enable effective coordination between the Director’s Office and the C/D/O programs. The AA II follows established procedures for updating changes identified by management. As a member of the Director’s Office Executive Team, the AA II works collaboratively with the Director, Special Assistant to the Director, Chief Deputy Director of Operations, Chief Deputy Director Health Quality and Emergency Response, Assistant State Public Health Officer, Assistant Director Policy, Planning and Performance, members of the Executive Team, and CDPH staff on a broad range of duties as assigned.
CDPH has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial period, and based ongoing needs of the Director and Assistant Director, this position may allow for some hybrid opportunities upon supervisor approval. All hybrid work schedules are based off conditions of office needs and may be re-evaluated as conditions change.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails and correspondence, interact with various stakeholders, and maintain positive relationships.
- Capacity to manage/multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, provide excellent customer service and build rapports with others.
- Knowledge of common office software.
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintaining confidentially
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.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=488175
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.