Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting of JC-499758 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration

The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II), acting as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Director, participates in technically complex and politically sensitive special projects and activities assigned by the Deputy Director. Responsible for providing support and comprehensive CLS coordination necessary to meet the goals and objectives established by CLS. The HPS II provides guidance and expertise in highly complex, critical, and sensitive subject areas with multi-departmental or statewide impact, requiring high level of skills and knowledge and responsibility for work as it relates to department’s primary mission. Assists with overall technical and business practices, workflow of the department’s programs. Provides assistance regarding sensitive division issues and relieving the Deputy Director of routine administrative tasks and responsibilities.


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:


Health Program Specialist II: 

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?examControlId=1191

 

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.

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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.

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:

• Excellent communication both written and oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
• Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships.
• Ability to interact effectively and achieve results with internal staff and external partners including academia, and local and state health departments.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize and manage complex public health programs or projects.
• Experience developing timelines, tracking progress and ensuring deliverables align with goals and regulations.
• Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced policy environment.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting and drafting procedure documents for compliance and consistency.
• Experience organizing events, facilitating presentations/meetings or collaborating with committees on behalf of leadership.