PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II JC-478299

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 Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI) 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. CHSI 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, CHSI is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.

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

• The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
• The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
  
  
  

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring timely registration of birth certificates through the web-based Electronic Birth Registration System (EBRS). EBRS provides the ability for birthing hospitals to submit electronic birth certificates 24 hours a day.

The Program Technician II (PT II) in the Birth and Marriage Registration Team (BMRT) reviews and processes all birth, marriage, and/or dissolution records in the state. The PT II performs a detailed and thorough quality review of certificates and all supporting documents to ensure they meet acceptability pursuant to the California Family Code and Health and Safety Code sections. The PT II provides customer service by phone and/or email to EBRS users, county offices, and the public. The PT II reviews and resolves and/or refers questionable certificates to the analysts, or the supervisor for review. The PT II will perform the more difficult program specialist work at the journey level.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II, Chief of the BMRT.

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Final Filing Date: 6/2/2025

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-478299

Position #(s): 580-220-9928-044

Working Title: Birth/Marriage Registration Technician II

Classification: PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II $3,721.00 - $4,664.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.