JC-504763 – Tribal Affairs Section Manager

Overview

The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Office of Health Equity (OHE) promotes equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.

As a CDPH employee, you will be able to participate in programs and services to enhance your professional growth and well-being though the following programs and services: Employee Wellness Program, Resilience and Professional Development Webinars, Mentoring Program, Leadership Development Program, Clifton Strengths Engagement, 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding, Trauma-Responsive Leadership, Lean Training & Recognition Programs.

Join CDPH and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

This vacancy is being advertised statewide, with locations available in Sacramento and Contra Costa Counties. The headquarters location will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate.

CDPH is an E-Verify Employer

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1204

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.

The Health Program Manager II (HPM II) reports to the Advancing Community Equity (ACE) Branch Manager and works in close collaboration with the CDPH Tribal Liaison within the Office of Health Equity. The HPM II will manage the Tribal Affairs Section and will serve in a senior-level capacity to coordinate CDPH Tribal affairs efforts, provide guidance to Centers/Divisions/Offices on issues affecting Tribes in California, and foster positive government-to-government relationships. The incumbent will play a crucial role in developing and delivering Tribal affairs training, Tribal consultation guidelines, and communicating and strategizing with leadership. This position requires the ability to work independently, communicate effectively and with cultural humility, and provide direction and oversight of staff and team projects/initiatives. Daily proficient utilization of the Microsoft Office Suite and regular statewide travel are required.

People with lived expertise of health inequities impacting Tribes and American Indian/Alaska Native communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a hybrid in-office/telework position. Up to 20% travel may be required for the position, including occasional travel to Sacramento or the San Francisco Bay Area. Please be aware that the application and hiring process may take approximately six months.

This position is pending Human Resources Division approval.

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.

This position may be eligible for telework. 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.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II
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:

Commitment to advancing Tribal health equity in approach, supervision, processes, policies, and deliverables
Experience working with Tribal governments and organizations serving Tribes and American Indian / Alaska Native communities
Experience coordinating Tribal Consultation
Experience advancing health equity through policy change
Impeccable staff management and supervision skills
Visionary strategic planning and leadership capacity
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, while performing a wide array of complex work independently
Experience developing and managing public health programs
Ability to identify and analyze complex program implementation problems and develop creative and effective solutions
Skill at engagement with representatives of all levels of government
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to utilize office systems and computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
A professional, courteous, and positive demeanor
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=504763

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.