Public Health Data Liaison | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
California Department of Public Health
Application
Details
Posted: 04-Sep-24
Location: Sacramento , California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $7,064.00 - $8,842.00
Categories:
Public Health
Internal Number: JC-448674
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing highly skilled technical health program consultative work to support the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI’s) Community Engagement Data Initiative.
The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) will serve as a subject matter expert in CHSI for local data and will be responsible for engagement with both local health jurisdictions and individual partners to tighten information flow, personalize interaction, and ensure frequent touchpoints with community partners. The HPS II independently develops the most complex and sensitive health policy and process proposals for use in decision-intelligence programs to improve the effectiveness of public health interventions along with coordination of cross-cutting program activities in partnership with the Centers and Offices in CDPH. Develop health policy and process proposals to improve the effectiveness of public health interventions. This could include, but is not limited to, using data, trends, and other information gathered for past and current response efforts to develop targeted localized messaging.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (448674) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewed.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions
A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be titled “Statement of Qualifications”, include applicant’s full name in the top right corner, be limited to no more than two (2) pages, be no smaller than size twelve (12) font, and be in narrative form (not just bullet points). Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed. Resumes, cover letters, and any other documents will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should address the following:
Describe how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you the best candidate for this position.
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 Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.