This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing highly skilled technical health program consultative work to support the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI’s) Community Engagement Data Initiative.
The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) will serve as a subject matter expert in CHSI for local data and will be responsible for engagement with both local health jurisdictions and individual partners to tighten information flow, personalize interaction, and ensure frequent touchpoints with community partners. The HPS II independently develops the most complex and sensitive health policy and process proposals for use in decision-intelligence programs to improve the effectiveness of public health interventions along with coordination of cross-cutting program activities in partnership with the Centers and Offices in CDPH. Develop health policy and process proposals to improve the effectiveness of public health interventions. This could include, but is not limited to, using data, trends, and other information gathered for past and current response efforts to develop targeted localized messaging.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, Chief of the Data Governance Unit.
Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Specialist II exam:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office 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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The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.