HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I JC-478340

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 Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting one Health Program Specialist I to join the CPR. The CPR coordinates statewide public health emergency preparedness and response planning for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with a primary focus on preparing Californians for public health emergencies. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting work environment, this is the opportunity for you.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

• 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

Job Description And Duties

This job announcement is a re-posting. If you have already applied to JC #472278 you do not need to re-apply, we have your application on file .

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by leading the implementation of activities related to federal fund sources including the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness Programs while providing subject matter expertise and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders related to public health and healthcare emergency management.

Under the direction of the Planning Unit Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) performs complex, high-level analysis of emergency preparedness and disaster response plans and leads their development, maintenance, and updates. The HPS I collaborate with Federal, State, and local stakeholders involved in emergency preparedness and disaster response planning to ensure a coordinated, multidisciplinary response. The HPS I develop and maintains projects driven by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program, and Pandemic Influenza (Pan Flu) programs and funding. The HPS I may provide training and technical assistance to stakeholders involved in PHEP and HPP work. The incumbent must have knowledge of the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS), the State emergency response structure, and Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness and response plans, resources, and authorities. In addition to programmatic activity, the HPS I will also participate as needed in emergency activations by serving on an Incident Response Team (IRT) in a role in the CDPH Medical Health Coordination Center, the State Operations Center or other operations center as deemed necessary by the emergency. The incumbent may be required, on short notice, to work irregular and overtime hours during emergency operations in order to support the activation.

Up to 15% travel is required to attend meetings and participate in workgroups on behalf of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) relating to public health emergency and response issues; attend Federal and State training programs, in-services and continuing education courses, workshops, conferences, and local site visits. In order to address urgent operational needs or conduct emergency-related response activities, incumbent may, on occasion, be required to work outside core business hours, travel, and transport up to 25 lbs.

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: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1192

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Final Filing Date: 6/2/2025

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-478340

Position #(s): 580-230-8338-023

Working Title: Planning Analyst

Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I $6,430.00 - $8,049.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.