Health Program Specialist Ii

4 days ago


Sacramento County CA, United States Department of Public Health Full time

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission by performing challenging and complex duties involved in the planning, development, organization, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programmatic aspects the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program.
- The HPS II also maintains successful relationships with key department, statewide and nationwide stakeholders and among local funded projects and contractors that implement SV prevention activities where appropriate. **This position may require travel (5%), in-state or out-of-state, which may require overnight stays to participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences.**

You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-429977
- **Position #(s)**:

- 580-340-8336-001
- **Working Title**:
**Local Programs and Policy Coordinator**

**Classification**:

- HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
$6,858.00 - $8,584.00
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Sacramento County
- **Telework**:

- Hybrid
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information

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.

California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) works to ensure all Californians have safe places in which to live, work, play, and fully participate in all activities of daily life free of violence or injury. IVPB is the focal point for Department efforts in injury and violence prevention, surveillance, and safe physical activity promotion. IVPB is a welcoming, dynamic, and rewarding place to work. Hybrid is supported.

Special Requirements
- Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 5/15/2024
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Public Health
-Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
-P.O. Box 997378
-MS 1700-1702
-Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Public Health
-Classification & Certification Unit
-1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
-Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications
- Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications
Task-oriented, with a strong work ethic
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of primary prevention strategies
- Public health training, education, and work experience
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Interest in continual professional learning and growth
- Team-oriented, yet able to work independently
- Proficient using video-based, group communication tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom)

**Benefits**:
**Benefit information can be found on the **CalHR** website and the **CalPERS** website.**

Contact Information

**Human Resources Contact**:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983

**Hiring Unit Contact**:
Karol Simmons
(916) 552-9839

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

**EEO Contact**:
EEO Office
- (916) 445-0938
- California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

**Write a 2-page Word document, in 12-pt. Arial font, responding to the following**:
**1. Please describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education as they relate to the duty statement for this position.



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