SUPERVISOR I JC-524886

About the role

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories, tissue and blood banks, the production of biologics, and laboratory sciences through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the working supervisor of the administrative unit within the Laboratory Field Services (LFS) Branch.
• Oversight of administrative functions including recruitment and hiring, budgetary functions, invoice processing, purchasing, clerical support, the LFS Call Center, and regulation and economic impact analysis to programs.
• Supports the CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by ensuring quality standards in various laboratory and health-related fields.

Requirements

• Experience in supervising administrative units.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to laboratory operations.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory administration or a related field.
• Experience in managing budgets and overseeing procurement processes.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and oversight.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage and train staff.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting tools.

Benefits

The position is subject to the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025, which temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position 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.

Pay

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring a few days a week in the office after the in-person training is complete. Richmond campus offers secure FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!