Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Health Program Manager I (HPM I), Chief, Local Programs and Advocacy Campaigns Unit, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) functions as a highly skilled technical program consultant in areas of tobacco prevention public health policy, tobacco prevention program planning, assessment, and implementation. The HPS I develops and coordinates tobacco prevention strategy design, policy recommendations, programmatic interventions, data collection and analysis, and evaluation methods related to tobacco prevention. This requires analyzing current research and evaluation data, conducting needs assessments and trainings, coordinating workgroups, participating in strategic planning sessions, and developing programmatic guidelines. The HPS I provides consultation to local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations, and requires a high level of independence.

Travel (10%) in-state and out-of-state with occasional overnight stays.

Candidates interested in this position are required to take the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) exam. If you have not taken the HPS I exam, please follow the link below:

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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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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.

Special Requirements

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 #(477098)  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.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Knowledge of public health planning, implementation, and evaluation of policy campaigns.
• Self-starter, detail oriented, ability to breakdown and organize complex assignments into manageable units.
• Effective writing; excellent listening; and good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, complete tasks, and provide quality work products with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to tasks and methodologies.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Supplemental Questionnaire

The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will be used to pre-screen applicants for the California Tobacco Prevention Program’s vacant HPS I position.  The SQ must be no longer than three (3) pages in length, using 12-pt. Arial Font. Applications submitted without the SQ  will not be considered for an interview. 

1. Provide examples in narrative form of your experience planning, coordinating, and delivering training and technical assistance.

2. Provide examples in narrative form of your experience planning, conducting, and evaluating public health interventions focused on reducing health disparities.

3. Describe in detail your experience managing or supervising complex major health programs or projects including any planning, researching, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring. Please elaborate on the health program administration duties performed, your level of responsibility, and the start and end dates (month and year) of each position. 

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Statement of Qualifications, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials  will not take the place of the Supplemental Questionnaire.   Responses should be numbered and with the questions submitted in the same order as the Supplemental Questions. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. 

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 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.
• Other -

  Please see Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)  instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SQ may be rejected.

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