Department Information The Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) at the California Department of Public Health (CPDH) focuses on ensuring and enhancing healthcare standards. Our programs encompass regulatory oversight, quality assessment, and collaboration with healthcare providers to safeguard public health.
We strive to optimize patient care by implementing policies, conducting inspections, and fostering continuous improvement in healthcare delivery across the state. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.
Please visit CDPH's website for more information.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specifications C.E.A, B.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties Applicants applying for this job control, are applying for the exam and job vacancy simultaneously. This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by managing the day-to-day operations of the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) Office of Internal Operations, which encompasses the daily oversight over the Fiscal Services Branch, the Recruitment Resources Section, the Training Branch, and the Business Operations Branch.
The position serves as the primary advisor to the Deputy Director on issues facing the CHCQ that involve capital, fees, contracts, grants, budget, human resources process improvement, audits, information technology and innovation, operational efficiency, and lean transformation. The incumbent independently evaluates, formulates, and implements policies to achieve the mission of the Department. The incumbent will also serve as a backup to the Deputy Director in dealing with the Legislature and other state departments on public health issues.
The Chief, CHCQ Office of Internal Operations works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of CHCQ.
Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
.
Final Filing Date: 10/8/2026
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-533294
Position #(s):
580-801-7500-006
Working Title
C.E.A. Level B, Chief, Office of Internal Operations
Classification
C. E. A.
$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time