Health Program Specialist Jc-

Overview

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’s (CDPH) Office of Health Equity (OHE) promotes equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all. As a CDPH employee, you will be able to participate in programs and services to enhance your professional growth and well-being through the following programs and services:
Employee Wellness Program, Resilience and Professional Development Webinars, Mentoring Program, Leadership Development Program, Clifton Strengths Engagement, 1:1 Coaching and Team building, Trauma-Responsive Leadership, Lean Training & Recognition Programs. Join CDPH and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

This is a statewide recruitment. The selected candidate will be headquartered in the county closest to their residence.

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position.

Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.

The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) works under the direction of the Tribal Affairs Section Manager within the Office of Health Equity (OHE). The HPS I is a highly skilled consultant expected to provide coordination of activities including program planning, implementation, and evaluation; communications; stakeholder engagement; interpretation of research and data; training, and contract and budget management. This position requires the ability to work independently, communicate effectively and with cultural humility.

Daily proficient utilization of the Microsoft Office Suite and regular statewide travel are required.

People with lived expertise of health inequities impacting Tribal communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a hybrid in-office/telework position. Up to 10% travel may be required for the position, including occasional travel to Sacramento or the San Francisco Bay Area. Please be aware that the application and hiring process may take approximately six months.

This position is pending Human Resources Division approval.

This vacancy is being advertised statewide, with locations available in Sacramento and Contra Costa Counties. The headquarters location will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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…