Job Description and Duties

The HPS I will be directly assigned one or two of the following Public Health Regions: Rural North, Bay Area, Greater Sierra-Sacramento, Central California, Southern California, and Los Angeles, based on program need and fit with partners. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II) of the Local Support Section within the Regional Public Health Office (RPHO).

The HPS I will serve as a consultant and expert in the interpretation and understanding of state funding guidance and policies. The HPS I will be on a team supporting regional program coordination functions in support of LHJs and will be assigned to at least 2 public health regions. Public Health Regions are defined as the Rural North, Bay Area, Greater Sierra Sacramento, Central California, Southern California and Los Angeles.

The HPS I will compile and monitor local assistance data and information and respond to inquiries from RPHO and CDPH leadership. The HPS I will create processes and efficiencies in the coordination of local assistance funds and information sharing systems to empower effective targeted community engagement and provides consultation and communication with LHJs, executive management, and the RPHO team. The HPS I will support the coordination of collaborative information sharing and grant management tools including SharePoint and will work closely with strategic alignment on projects.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Special Requirements

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 # 451382 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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

• Describe how your education, training, skills, and experience make you a qualified candidate for the position. When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training. 

Please note: Your answers should be single-spaced, in a 12-point font with standard margins, and not to exceed two pages. The hiring manager will not consider notations or references to other materials, such as a resume or the application form.

Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted.

Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

Desirable Qualifications

About California Department of Public Health

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.

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