The Mission of the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP) is to work toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Our Core Values – What We Stand For: Health Equity, Social and Environmental Justice, Inclusion, Progress, Respect, Honesty, Accountability, Science, Facts, Evidence, Leadership, Empathy, Courage, Adaptability, and Resilience.

CTPP is recruiting diverse candidates for our Health Equity and Community Engagement Section (Health Program Specialist II) position. CTPP values diversity at all levels of our organization and is committed to fostering an environment where all employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, treated with dignity and respect, and can thrive. We believe each individual’s lived experiences and unique ideas inspire innovative solutions and further our mission to improve the health of all Californians by ending the disease and death caused by tobacco.

Join CTPP and help to improve health equity in California!

The candidate works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Chief, Health Equity and Community Engagement Section. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) functions as a highly skilled technical consultant in the areas of program planning, program development, strategic planning, and local policy analysis for the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP).

The HPS II works collaboratively with the supervisors and staff of the Community Engagement and Local Programs Unit and Health Equity and Local Program Unit in carrying out day-to-day activities and provides technical expertise in complex areas of tobacco prevention public health policy and tobacco prevention program planning and assessment. The HPS II provides leadership and analysis around critical health policy issues related to tobacco prevention; recommends policy direction for CTPP; writes program guidelines and procurements; plans and performs staff work for statewide and local tobacco prevention programs; and represents the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in coordinating the exchange of program information between CTPP and other state and local organizations. This position functions on a statewide basis and requires a high level of independence. The HPS II is responsible for coordination and collaboration with other professional and technical staff in the private sector and in governmental settings (e.g., local, state, federal, tribal), and knowledge of and the ability to use information technology and computers in carrying out activities.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

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:

• Knowledge of public health planning, implementation, and evaluation of policy campaigns.
• Self-starter, detail oriented, exceptional project management skills with the ability to breakdown and organize complex assignments into manageable units.
• Effective writing; excellent listening; and good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, complete tasks and provide quality work products with minimal supervision.
• Independently develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to tasks and methodologies.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=473165

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.

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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