Disease Intervention Program Specialist | ASSOCIATE HEALTH PROGRAM ADVISER
California Department of Public Health
Application
Details
Posted: 14-Nov-24
Location: California, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $5,855.00 - $7,327.00
Categories:
Public Health
Internal Number: JC-456926
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a variety of duties related to disease intervention coordination, response, training and mentorship, and technical assistance in support of CDPH’s Center for Infectious Disease (CID) programs and California Local Health Departments (LHDs).
The Associate Health Program Advisor acts as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) in support of a variety of infectious disease intervention efforts, including provision of technical assistance and training, as well as surge support in the case of an infectious disease threat or emergency. The DIS provides CalCONNECT technical assistance, adoption, support, and coordination (TASC) for CDPH CID programs and LHDs. The position additionally works closely with California Pathways into Public Health (Cal-PPH/Pathways) program staff to support DI mentorship and training support for fellows, and applicant recruitment support for interns and fellows.
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 # 456926 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.
Other - Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SQ may be rejected.
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Instructions
The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) should be a maximum of 1 page, in 12-point Arial font, and include your name and the job code number. Answers should be numbered, reference the desirable qualifications, and explain in detail your demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills related to each question. The SQ will be used as a writing sample. Describe your experience:
Working in a fast-paced environment where you were responsible for training, mentoring, and coaching adult learners.
Developing and maintaining relationships and collaborations with external partners to achieve a common goal.
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.