JC-465326 – Assistant Division Chief

Overview

The posted position is in the Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management (DRSEM).  DRSEM protects and improves the health of all California residents through its environmental programs that are implemented by its two branches: the Radiologic Health Branch and the Environmental Management Branch. Through these two branches, DRSEM administers multiple environmental programs that include radiation safety, medical waste management, bio-toxin monitoring, Department of Defense radiation contaminated site cleanup, indoor radon detection, and nuclear emergency response and  inspection, monitoring and surveillance services, scientific and regulatory analysis, and regulatory activities to protect and improve the environmental health of Californians.

The Assistant Division Chief (ADC) will provide policy oversight and input into the planning, organization, management, and direction of the statewide radiologic health and environmental health within the Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management. The ADC acts as an extension of the Division Chief and provides professional management expertise and general administrative leadership to protect the public and workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation, the safe use of radioactive materials and X-ray producing machines, environmental health management in the areas of medical waste, bio-toxin, nuclear emergency response, radon detection, and military installation radiation contamination remediation. This position will assist the Division Chief in directing policy development and implementation for the Radiologic Health Branch and the Environmental Management Branch. The ADC addresses highly visible sensitive public health issues pertaining to the many various scientific programs within the Division.  The incumbent will provide management and guidance to management level staff in the two branches as well as the administration of the Division. The incumbent must also interface effectively with all levels of management at the Federal, State, and local agencies and with the regulated public.

The successful candidate will possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to engage and motivate staff. The incumbent will also represent California Department of Public Health at task forces, committees, and conferences and meetings with various governmental and constituent organizations related to environmental health issues.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III
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:

Applicants will be screened on the basis of background experience and demonstrated management ability, with weight given to the ability to meet the following desirable qualifications:

Managerial experience that demonstrates leadership, decision-making, entrepreneurship, and sound judgment in leading a group of multidisciplinary staff and a complex environmental health program.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, organize, and balance multiple and conflicting priorities to achieve the highest-level outcomes, resolve operational issues and develop timely, effective, and cost-effective solutions.
Experience developing and managing a program budget and the allocation of personnel and other resources.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to achieve results through team formation, leadership, and promoting a high-performance culture. Experience building internal and external coalitions to achieve a common goal, resolving conflict, and negotiating high stakes issues.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to formulate and implement policies and programs as well as resolve complex/controversial programmatic problems, utilizing innovative thinking.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to achieve results both personally and through others, including the development and utilization of performance metrics.
Knowledge of and experience with the California legislative and budgetary processes, state control agencies, and other governmental entities that are necessary for effective program implementation.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to lead change and model CDPH’s values, including developing, motivating, and building trust with subordinates’ staff and managers.
Experience demonstrating advanced interpersonal skills and written and oral communication.
Experience addressing various forums, including private industry, Federal, State, and local government.
Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and ability to interpret applicable state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and executive orders that relate to environmental health.
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=465326

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