JC-496219 – On-Site Licensing Section Chief

Overview

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.

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*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

The Examiner III is responsible for overseeing timely in-state and out-of-state clinical laboratory inspections, investigating facility and personnel complaints, and coordinating enforcement actions, including license revocations and civil penalties. The role manages accrediting organization (AO) approvals, monitors AO performance, and oversees validation surveys.

The Examiner III collaborates with the Office of the Attorney General and CDPH’s Office of Legal Services (OLS) on legal actions and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. As a Subject Matter Expert, the Examiner III provides expert guidance, participates in hearings, offers legislative testimony, and addresses complex licensing inquiries.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

EXAMINER III LABORATORY FIELD SERVICES
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:

Critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Balance multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure, execute sound judgement and exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.
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=496219

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.