JC-515424 - Fiscal and Grants Management Unit Chief
The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is a critical center dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of Californians during public health emergencies. CPR coordinates statewide preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for events such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and other emergencies impacting public health.
Through robust planning, collaboration with local health departments, and partnerships with federal, state, and community organizations, CPR ensures readiness to manage and mitigate health threats effectively. Its responsibilities include developing emergency response plans, training health professionals, conducting exercises to test response capabilities, and providing resources and guidance to strengthen California’s public health infrastructure. By fostering resilience and preparedness, CPR plays a vital role in protecting the state’s diverse populations from evolving health challenges.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
The Supervisor I serves as the Fiscal and Grants Management Unit (FGMU) Chief, providing leadership, planning, and oversight for fiscal, budget, grant, and fund-source management activities within the Center for Preparedness and Response. The position supervises multidisciplinary staff, allocates workload, ensures effective communication, and guides continuous learning and quality improvement efforts. The role includes managing complex, time-sensitive fiscal assignments such as expenditure tracking, accounting practices, grant compliance, and development of local contracts and invoices. The incumbent oversees preparation and management of major federal grant budgets and ensures accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and submissions. The position serves as a key liaison for audits, prepares required documentation for State and Federal auditors, and advises leadership on budget, fiscal, and grant-related issues. Limited travel, occasional irregular hours, and participation in emergency response operations may be required.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and support staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, reliability, and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across programs, departments, and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with data analysis, financial tracking tools, and general business software applications.
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.
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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.