administrative assistant ii jc-502389

Department Information
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.

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) oversees a statewide program that provides a wide and complex array of primary and secondary prevention services to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure or risk of lead exposure.

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Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by contributing to state-wide primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning through program planning, service delivery, risk assessments and lead hazard control. This program contributes to advancing health equity and improving children's health in California.

The Administrative Assistant II (AA II) will be involved in administrative functions that span most aspects of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (CLPP) Branch. Coordinate administrative activities for the Branch; oversee processing of documents and correspondence up the administrative chain in the Branch and, as indicated, through the Department; organize meetings; process policy and legislative requests and documents; review materials for appropriate format and language; and assist all sections within the Branch. The AA II will serve as an point of contact for the Branch, with other programs and agencies.

Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and must effectively interact in person, in writing, and by phone with supervisors, colleagues, public officials, and members of the public. Needs the ability to proactively troubleshoot and solve problems in a timely manner, to be flexible, and to adapt to change. Excellent organizational skills necessary to set priorities, achieve timely progress on multiple and simultaneous tasks; ability to meet multiple deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity. Must have excellent grammar, editing skills, and proofreading skills in English.

Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft OneNote, and WebEx and/or similar programs.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP 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.

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Final Filing Date: 1/13/2026

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-502389

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Branch Administrative Coordinator
Classification:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II $6, $7,547.00 A

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:
Contra Costa County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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