Are you a strategic communicator looking for rewarding work that has a positive impact on the people of California by providing vital, timely and accurate health information? CDPH is looking for a new Communications team member to help promote the ideal of health equity for all Californians. If you have a passion for public health, and community service and empowerment, this position is for you!
Under the direction of the Department’s Staff Services Manager III, Media Team Manager, the Information Officer II Media Specialist, will plan and execute public health communications activities, including, but not limited to, developing strategic communications plans, creating communications materials (such as news releases, media advisories, key messages, talking points, and website copy), coordinating interviews, coordinating Public Records Act requests, performing disaster and emergency response functions, and more.
As a part of the Office of Communications Media Team, the Information Officer II (Media Specialist) will also work with digital, print, and broadcast media, and respond to media inquiries, to help share valuable public health direction and messaging to the public.
This position is hybrid, with a current expectation of two days a week in-office in Sacramento. This is subject to change at any time based on departmental needs.
This work supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing the more difficult tasks associated with the conduct of a comprehensive program to inform the public of the activities and objectives of the California Department of Public Health.
Please Note: A live writing sample will be requested as part of the interview process. Candidates should plan to spend 30 minutes drafting a news release or related communications deliverable based on a prompt provided during the interview.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Telework Information:
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

INFORMATION OFFICER II

$7,498.00 - $9,317.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public’s health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department’s programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With a focus on the future, CDPH is transforming into a continuously improving, agile organization that adapts to the growing science of public health and California’s dynamic environment to continue our long history of public health successes.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

• The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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 # 488528 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: 8/27/2025

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