Climate Change and Health Equity Section Manager | HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II
California Department of Public Health
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Nov-24
Location: California, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $7,643.00 - $9,496.00
Categories:
Public Health
Internal Number: JC-457314
Job Description and Duties
THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: *Contra Costa County*Sacramento County*
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing climate change and health-related activities promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.
The candidate works under the supervision of the Health Program Manager III, Climate Change and Health Equity Branch Manager, in the Climate Change and Health Equity Branch (CCHEB) in the Office of Health Equity (OHE). The Health Program Manager II (HPM II) serves as the Manager for the Climate Change and Health Equity Section (CCHES).
The HPM II plans, organizes, and directs the work of a multidisciplinary team, which engages internal and external stakeholders to promote health and racial equity through interagency efforts to work on health impacts of climate change in California. Manages staff development, evaluates performance, and coordinates climate change-related health equity activities across CDPH, State agencies, schools, and community organizations. Oversees communications, including media, social media, and collaborates with CDPH staff to ensure climate change and health equity. Leads the development and tracking of sensitive cross-department policy matters, including pending legislation, fiscal and budgetary items, and health equity. Represents CDPH and CCHES at local, state, and national meetings related to the work of the team.
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 # (457314) 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 (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Statement of Qualifications
Please submit a Statement of Qualifications that discusses your education, training, skills, and professional and lived experience as they relate to the duties of the position. Statements should be typed and no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with 12-point font and one-inch margins.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Commitment to advancing racial equity, health equity, climate and economic justice, diversity, and inclusion in approach, policies, procedures, and deliverables.
Knowledge and experience with state hiring practices, policies, laws, and regulations.
Experience interpreting laws and regulations to develop internal policies and procedures. Ability to interpret federal, state, and Departmental guidelines, administrative manuals.
Ability to display diplomacy, execute sound judgement, and exercise a high degree of confidentiality when working with a wide variety of people and inquiries.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as media or communications skills.
Understanding of the State legislative process.
Knowledge of CDPH programs and services.
Familiarity with the climate change and health equity policy environment at the State of California.
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.