This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Branch Specialist, including providing analysis and recommendations on the day-to-day programmatic and administrative operations of the Branch as directed by the ADAP Branch Chief. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II, under the general direction of the ADAP Branch Chief, will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the most high-level assignments within the ADAP Branch which is comprised of three sections, the: 1) Eligibility and Operations Section; 2) Program Integrity and Operations Section; and 3) Client Services, Quality Assurance, and Training Section. The ADAP Branch oversees ADAP, the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP), and other related initiatives.
The HPS II will work closely with the ADAP Branch Chief on multiple high-priority and sensitive assignments across the Branch with an annual budget of $400 million. The HPS II will work closely with both internal and external partners, including stakeholders on the most urgent, highly visible, and high-profile matters related to the ADAP Branch. The HPS II will brief the ADAP Branch Chief on legislation and policy changes with anticipated programmatic impacts and will provide talking points for meetings, briefings, and hearings with Division management, Center leadership, directorate staff, California Health and Human Services Agency, the Department of Finance, the legislature, and the Governor’s Office.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) III, ADAP Branch Chief and will represent the Branch Chief in meetings, presentations, etc. as requested.
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.