Vendor Authorization & Management Unit Chief

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) has been part of the nation’s nutrition safety net for 50 years.Extensive research has found WIC to be a cost-effective investment that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets, health care for children, and subsequently higher academic achievement for students. WIC helps families receive healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.Like other divisions within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), WIC builds its program by addressing social determinants of health. WIC impacts the life course by promoting health practices that can ultimately improve life outcomes often experienced by vulnerable communities.WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too!Monthly, nearly one million WIC participants can find support at one of 84 local agencies which offer services at more than 500 sites throughout California. WIC participants can redeem their food benefits at approximately 3,800 grocers that are authorized to serve WIC families.This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Vendor Management Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that provides monitoring, training, and support for and collaboration with grocery vendors statewide that serve the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program families.The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief, Vendor Operations Section, Staff Services Manager II (SSM II), who supervises and directs the day-to-day operations of the Vendor Authorization and Management Unit I (VAMU I). Maintains knowledge and skills related to specific section tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; ensures that all staff complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner and adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct. The manager actively participates as a member of the WIC Division management team.Desirable QualificationsAbility to work both independently and in a team environmentAbility to handle sensitive and confidential issuesAbility to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies, and the general publicDemonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including reviewing and editing documentsExperience In:Coordinating with others to accomplish work-related assignmentsManaging, prioritizing, and meeting multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environmentKnowledge Of:State and federal policies and regulations as it relates to the WIC programHow To ApplyComplete 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.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.

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