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Job Description
Branch Chief Department of Food & Agriculture
JC-523108
- Branch Chief
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER II
$14,565.00 - $16,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
Until Filled Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Application will be reviewed on the following dates: 7/17/2026, 7/31/2026, 8/14/2026, 8/28/2026, 9/11/2026, 9/25/2026, 10/9/2026, 10/23/2026, 11/6/2026, 11/20/2026 Under administrative direction of the Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services, the Environmental Program Manager II (EPM II) performs a wide range of high-level managerial work concerning the regulatory activities of the Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch. This includes statewide enforcement of sensitive and complex environmental health laws, formulating and administering policies pertaining to milk, dairy products and products resembling milk products, and coordinating strategic planning efforts to improve environmental health and the sustainability of California agriculture. As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the "essential functions" of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!! This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer's market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO). This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors on the third floor of a four-story office building in Sacramento. The office is accessible through a street entrance, lobby, and wide hallway. An elevator and stairway off the lobby provides access to third story of the building. The office includes a cubicle type workstation, desk chair, file cabinets, computer with various software programs, including a printer and a telephone with voicemail. Occasional travel (including nights and weekends) may be required for meetings and events, including out-of-state. The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies. This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$14,565.00 - $16,547.00
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Mission of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability. The Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch (MDFS) is responsible for ensuring that milk, dairy products, and products resembling milk products (PRMPs) are safe, unadulterated, and properly labeled to safeguard public health. The Branch inspects dairy farms, bulk milk tanker trucks, and milk processing plants; issues permits and licenses to dairy farms and processing facilities; collects samples for regulatory testing to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards; reviews product labels for conformance with regulations to avoid misleading information for consumers; completes in-depth reviews and food safety assessments of complex equipment or novel processing methods, and evaluates and licenses technical food safety competencies of dairy industry workers. The Branch also responds to food safety incidents, and initiates product impounds and recalls as warranted. Branch personnel provide training and supervision for county Approved Milk Inspection Services and conduct ratings and inspections of farms, processors, and manufacturers of single-service dairy containers for compliance with requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure approval of California dairy products in interstate commerce. In addition, the Branch ensures that commercial and industry laboratory testing used to determine conformance with microbiological standards for milk or for screening of milk for drug residues prior to processing is conducted according to required methods to protect consumers and the marketplace. CDFA - Animal Health and Food Safety Services Division Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
