This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring that core business areas are efficient, innovative, transparent, and customer focused
Under the direction of the Health Program Manager I (HPM I) Chief, Alcohol Harm Reduction Unit (AHRU), the Health Program Specialist (HPS I) functions as an independent, highly skilled program consultant in areas of extreme sensitivity in training, technical assistance, health education, and policy for the Alcohol Harm Prevention Initiative (AHPI).BHPS. The HPS I will primarily support the BHPS’s AHRU’s work to develop the AHPI program priorities and strategies for intervention to raise awareness of alcohol related harms and to prevent alcohol misuse through public education; policy, systems, and environmental change strategies; training; and technical assistance. The HPS I will also support work on other substance and addiction related topics, including problem gambling. The HPS I tracks current research, policy, and legislative changes; uses dataand best practices (including surveillance, survey, and treatment data) to inform prevention strategies; and coordinates program strategic planning and community engagement. The HPS I also provides consultation in relevant committee meetings with local, state, and community organizations.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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 # (451940) 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.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SQ may be rejected.
Supplemental Questions
Applicants must submit a Supplemental Questions with specific and relevant examples. The SQ must be no more than two pages long at Arial 12-point font. Candidates are required to include a resume; however please note that resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the SQ.
1. Please describe your education and experience and explain why you are a good fit for this position.
2. Describe your experience working on a new public health program and collaborating with varying levels of stakeholders.
3. What are some examples of alcohol related health desparties impacting California?
Desirable Qualifications
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:
Program planning and development
Health communications for diverse populations
Stakeholder outreach and community engagement
Understanding of needs assessment process, integration of data into program design, and communication
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 Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.