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The Food and Drug Branch’s mission is to protect and improve the health of all California residents by assuring that food, drugs, and medical devices are safe and not adulterated, misbranded nor falsely advertised, and that drugs and medical devices are effective.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”  

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * : Sacramento, Contra Costa, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange County*

Under the general direction of the Chief, Food and Drug Section (Section Chief), the Chief, Food and Drug Unit (Unit Chief) plans, organizes, directs, oversees, and determines the effectiveness of the legal, investigative, educational, and enforcement activities of the Food Safety Enforcement Unit (FSEU). The Unit Chief also performs administrative duties, including supervising program staff, evaluating their performance and activities specific to the unit, tracking and foreseeing emerging public health trends affecting the regulated industries, and developing necessary regulatory strategies.

This position is designated as 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 be in compliance with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). During the course of 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.

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 maintaining 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=477276

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.