Department of Public Health
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Applicants applying for this job control, are applying for the exam and job vacancy simultaneously.
This position supports the CDPH mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As the WIC Division Chief, the incumbent serves as the state-wide WIC Director for the State of California. The incumbent directs a team that monitors, improves, and implements local and statewide policies which protect and serve the WIC Program participants, vendors, and local agencies.
The incumbent directs the activities and has full management responsibility for the California WIC nutrition programs including management of an annual budget of more than $1.5 billion, representing about a quarter of CDPH’s entire budget, and a staff of approximately 240 full-time positions. With one in six WIC recipients in the nation residing in California and half of California babies enrolled in WIC, the California WIC Director has immense national and state-wide influence in advancing the health of children and families via program and policy. At a time when WIC is undergoing comprehensive modernization efforts nationally – including improvements in outreach and data sharing, family services and communications, local workforce support, and improved shopping options (such as food options, online shopping, and farmers market shopping) – the California WIC Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring diverse families have increased ease, accessibility, and dignity while accessing WIC benefits and nutrition.
The California WIC Director fosters a collaborative relationship with WIC local agencies, authorized stores, and other community partners to implement WIC services and advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The California WIC Director has an active role in the Department’s executive leadership team and works within the Center for Family Health to communicate and collaborate on public health program activities. In partnership with other Department programs and agencies, WIC contributes to the delivery of services and programs that advances maternal and childhood health equity. The incumbent keeps apprised of current and innovative literature and changes in the field that would impact the work and direction of the Division. The incumbent serves as a spokesperson and a liaison to key community partner groups about the goals and objectives of WIC, including health equity, trauma-informed principles, and anti-racism
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Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/18/2024Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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 When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Public Health
Attn: Examination Services
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento , CA 95899-7378
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Public Health
Examination Services
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meets the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition, the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please see instructions below.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Angie Medina
(279) 217-0699
[email protected]
Hiring Unit Contact:
Anjum Kapoor
(916) 558-1728 ext:
[email protected]
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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$9.76k - $11.81k
