Administrative Section Chief – Supervisor II

Recruitment began on January 8, 2026

and the job listing Expires on January 22, 2026

Richmond, CA Early Career Alumni Jobs, Experienced Alumni Jobs, Full-Time Job, Mid Career Alumni Jobs

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as an integral component of the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS), Operations Branch by contributing to the daily operational functions that ensure timely, efficient, and compliant delivery of public health laboratory services, ultimately supporting health and safety of California’s residents.

The Supervisor II (Sup II), acting as the Administrative Section Chief of the Operations Branch, in the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS), will provide oversight of contracting activities, fiscal and budget management and tracking, and revenue collection. Oversee the coordination of Branch drills and assignments. Oversee complex analysis, data interpretation, and the development and implementation of revenue and expenditure forecasting methodologies.

Evaluates budget, fiscal reports and drills for accuracy and compliance before submitting to CLS or CDPH leadership. Manages the overall budget and tracks funding received from various funds (General, Federal and Special) in millions annually for clinical laboratory services and testing services under multiple programs within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reviewing reports for submission to leadership. Responsible for oversight and tracking of legislative bills, promulgation of regulations, updating and creating policies and procedures.

Oversees recruitment and retention of all Center staff through supervision of Administrative staff and coordination with the divisions and branches.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) Operations Branch, Center for Laboratory Sciences.

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond’s Marina Bay. The 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in supervising multidisciplinary teams or managing large-scale programs, including performance evaluation and staff development.
• Strong background in writing and presenting reports to executive leadership.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including control agencies, program partners, and executive leadership.
• Ability to lead and manage complex technical or administrative projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to reason logically and creatively to resolve operational and fiscal challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Skilled in developing and delivering presentations, briefing materials, and reports for executive-level decision-making.
• Experience facilitating leadership briefings using accurate, actionable data to support informed decision-making.
• Receptiveness to feedback and ability to apply constructive input to improve work products and team performance.
• Familiarity with lean process improvement and effective change management strategies.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives, analyze data, and present findings effectively both orally and in writing.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to…