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Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE:   Sacramento, Contra Costa, and Fresno.

The Chief, Food and Drug Unit (Unit Chief) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, overseeing, and determining the effectiveness of the scientific, legal, investigative, educational, and enforcement activities of the STAKE Act for STAKE Unit – North. The Unit Chief will perform administrative duties such as supervising program staff and evaluating their performance and activities specific to the Unit; track and foresee emerging public health trends affecting the regulated industries and develop necessary regulatory strategies.

This position is designated as peace officer per California Penal Code 830.3 (f) and (h). This position performs the full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments and must be in compliance with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). During the course of their employment, they are required to carry a firearm and be proficient in its use. Further, must be knowledgeable in the area of use of force, demonstrating appropriate use as prescribed in department policy.

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State 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, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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