Section Chief | CHIEF, FOOD AND DRUG SECTION

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risk.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risk.

Under general direction of the Chief, Food and Drug Branch (Branch Chief), the Chief, Food and Drug Section (Section Chief) of the Drug and Medical Device Compliance and Enforcement Section (DMDCES) plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities of the drug and medical device program related to development and implementation of drug and medical device quality system inspection standards, as well as drug and medical device compliance and enforcement processes.  

This position is designated as a peace officer per California Penal Code 830.3 (f) and (h). This position performs the full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments and must comply with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). During their employment, they are required to carry a firearm and be proficient in its use. Further, must be knowledgeable in the area of use of force, demonstrating appropriate use as prescribed in department policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CHIEF, FOOD AND DRUG SECTION

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:

• Knowledge of current principles and procedures of project planning, design, methodology, analysis, and evaluation.
• Proficient knowledge of methods for report preparation; laboratory procedures commonly used with commodities regulated by FDB; State/Federal statutes.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to the manufacture, labeling, advertising, distribution, and sale of commodities regulated by FDB.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing practices and principles; as well as methods commonly used in the manufacture, labeling, distribution, and sale of commodities regulated by FDB.
• Knowledge on rules of evidence and investigative and enforcement procedures and techniques; concepts of civil, criminal, and case law.
• Legislative processes experience; program budgeting and administration, business and personnel management, training, recruitment, and succession planning.
• Management experience.
• Ability to promote equal opportunity in hiring, motivate staff, foster accountability, and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

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=476422

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.