CDPH Career Opportunities

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has many exciting career opportunities available and is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees who can carry out the mission of the Department to optimize the health and well-being of the people of California. CDPH empowers and engages its employees towards advancement in their careers, by providing the tools and training necessary for professional growth.

Interested in a career opportunity with CDPH? Watch our “How to App​ly” Video series on YouTube, where we have short informational videos on the following topics: Find the Right ​Career at CDPH, ​How to Complete a CDPH State Application, ​​​Resume Best Practices, How to Write Engaging SOQs and SQs for CDPH, and ​​Get Ready for Your CDPH Interview​.​ 

You also have the option join a Career Connect session to interact with our HR professionals and recruiters, ask questions specific to your career journey, navigate the state application and hiring process, and learn about career opportunities. To view upcoming session dates and register, please visit our Upcoming Recruitment Events page.

CDPH Diversity Statement

CDPH’s success arises from the differences in who we are, how we think and what we experience. It is these differences that best form policies, develop resources and deliver services to serve California's diverse communities.

CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources.

We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.​