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 Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) works under the general direction of the Disease Intervention (DI) Mentorship, Training, & Response Unit (DI Unit) Chief. The incumbent supports statewide workforce training, development, and capacity building for the DI Unit; acts as a skilled technical program consultant, coordinating the unit’s involvement in the development and implementation of projects that support the California Pathways into Public Health Initiatives, CalCONNECT Technical Assistance and Support Coordination (TASC) team, and other programs that Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR) supports as assigned.
In the case of a public health emergency, the HPS I may be asked to redirect to serve rotations in emergency staffing roles aligned with their classification level; for disease outbreaks, the HPS I leads front-line, in-person support, and assists in coordination with the CID emergency response lead, the CDPH Medical & Health Coordination Center (MHCC), and LHDs. The HPS I coordinates with the DI Mentorship & Training Manager, MHCC, infectious disease subject matter experts (SMEs), and disease intervention training experts, as applicable, to lead Just-in-Time training to ensure staff supporting the effort are well trained and readied for deployment. The HPS I will participate in the assessment and monitoring of the team’s response efforts to identify and advocate for any additional training or resources needed to meet the emergency assignment effectively.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$6,430.00 - $8,049.00

of Positions:

2
Work Location:
United States
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.
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 # 456986 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.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/6/2024

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