JC-516222 - Death Registration Technician
The Vital Records and Statistics Division (VRSD) is responsible for department-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. VRSD houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public. In addition, VRSD is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.
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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring the timely registration of Death and Fetal Death Certificates and processing amendments for the people and communities we serve.
The Program Technician II (PT II) receives, reviews, and processes Death and Fetal Death Certificates and is responsible for processing affidavits to amend errors on death and fetal death records. The PT II reviews certificates to ensure acceptability for registration in the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) and Fetal Death Registration Module (FDRM) in a timely manner. The incumbent is responsible for identifying errors, and ensuring completed work is accurate, neat, and well organized. The PT II resolves issues from the EDRS and FDRM Helpdesk regarding disposition permits, password resets, and/or faxed attestations. These issues may be resolved using calls, emails, and written correspondence.
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II, Supervisor of the Death Registration Processing Team.
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 communication skills.
- Microsoft Suite experience.
- Positive attitude, open-mindedness, and flexibility.
- Work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
- Organized management of schedules and calendars.
- Drafting and implementing policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively work with multiple staff, units, and branches.
- Mentoring skills.
- Critical thinking.
- Experience communicating with external stakeholders and/or the public.
- Time management.
- Strategic thinking.
- Multitasking.
- Data Entry
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=516222
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.