This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a highly skilled, technical program consultant and integral component of the Executive Staff with the responsibility to assist the Assistant Public Health Officer in the coordination of administrative policy and program issues. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II serves as project manager in technically complex and politically sensitive special projects and activities assigned by the Assistant Public Health Officer. The HPS II maintains open and ongoing communication with management and internal/external customers for the Centers/Division/Offices (C/D/O) to enable effective coordination between the Director’s Office, California Health and Human Services Agency (Agency),