What are the responsibilities and job description for the CEA Level A, Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch Chief position at California Department of Public Health (CDPH)?
Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, providing excellent customer service, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, then The California Department of Public Health’s’ Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) has a position for you! CHC is currently hiring for a CEA Level A, Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch Chief.
About the Department
The Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) focuses on improving public health by addressing social, economic, and environmental determinants of health. It collaborates with communities to promote health equity, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce disparities. CHC oversees programs related to nutrition, physical activity, health education, and community engagement, striving to create healthier environments across California.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch Chief and manages, supervises, oversees, and directs scientific, professional, and technical staff in planning, implementing, and monitoring substance use/misuse, overdose, and addition prevention programs.
- Provides organizational and statewide leadership for policy, systems and environmental change approaches that aim to minimize negative health, social and legal impacts associated with substance misuse and addiction.
- Directs policy for emerging issues related to alcohol, cannabis, opioids, and other drugs, and resolves sensitive and complex program administrative and fiscal related issues.
- Oversees responsibility for administration, statewide health education programs and media campaigns, the gambling disorder treatment program, research, surveillance, and evaluation activities.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience working with multiple levels of staff including executive management, fast paced environment with experience in handling multiple competing priorities and shifting expectations.
- Experience managing and building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven management skills, with emphasis on establishing goals and objectives, proven ability to track and achieve measurable results.
- Ability to think strategically and assess issues quickly to identify the best possible solution.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience communicating effectively with other leaders, managers, and staff in a dynamic environment.
- Understanding of health equity and social determinants of health.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Please note: In addition to applying to this position through CalCareers. Candidates will be asked to complete the below Supplemental Questionnaire. A resume or cover letter cannot replace the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your application may be considered incomplete without the Supplemental Questionnaire.
1. Considering the desirable qualifications, please describe any key qualifications, strengths and skills that would contribute to your ability to serve successfully in this position. Include relevant experience, education, and training, and thoroughly explain your answers.
New to the State application process? To be considered for this role, you must follow the directions below. We do not accept applications from external platforms.
1. Create a CalCareer account by going to CalCareers.ca.gov.
2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.
3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the exam/assessment search tab.
4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.
The deadline to apply is: 01/23/2025
Link To Apply: https://bit.ly/3ZSYiV1
Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10,048.00 - $12,161.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10,048 - $12,161
