Job Description and Duties The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I supports the California Department of Public Health’s mission and strategic plan by serving as a Project Officer responsible for providing technical assistance and training to Local Health Departments (LHDs) funded to conduct obesity prevention interventions. The HPS  I provides highly skilled, technical public health expertise across the branch and with public and private sector partners that work together to advance the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch’s vision, mission, and programmatic priorities. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Supervisor) in the Program Guidance and Support Unit.