Job Posting: Health Program Specialist II

Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC)

JC-488245
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Health Program Specialist II
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/22/2025

Job Description and Duties

The HPS II serves as a highly skilled technical program consultant on complex and sensitive issues, with responsibility for informing and supporting the development of broad, cross-departmental policy initiatives that carry both immediate and long-term impact on California’s behavioral health system. The position requires subject matter expertise and judgment critical to advancing the Commission’s core mission. Under the general direction of Staff Services Manager II, the HPS II has primary responsibility for supporting the operations of the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s (BHSOAC) Legislation and External Affairs programs including, but not limited to, commission meetings, legislative tracking and analysis, contract management, the Innovation Partnership Fund, committee organization, and external affairs. The HPS II will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the external relationships of the Commission, coordinating the release of information between our external partners and relevant programs. The incumbent will be assigned a program area of focus such as Youth Programs, Prevention and Early Intervention, or Crisis Management and will be responsible for the coordination of information between associated staff and Commissioners. The HPS II will also lead in the facilitation of the Legislative and External Affairs Committee as assigned. The HPS II maintains current knowledge and information about a wide variety of issues, topics, current events, etc., which impact or relate to the Commission's functions or policies. The HPS II will contribute to the evaluation of behavioral health initiatives, support the identification of new programmatic opportunities, and assist in developing strategic policy approaches with long-term impact on statewide behavioral health systems.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-488245
Position #(s):
475-550-8336-XXX
Working Title:
Health Program Specialist II
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
$7,276.00 - $9,107.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/22/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC)
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC)
Human Resources
Human Resources
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
  • School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 California’s Behavioral Health system.

- Knowledge of the California Legislative System.

- Self-starter, detail-oriented, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Knowledge of the historically underserved and vulnerable populations relative to the State healthcare system.

- Effective communication, organization, and time management skills.

- Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 550-0577
HR_recruiting@bhsoac.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Annie Palmero
(916) 312-4432
Annie.Palmero@bhsoac.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Instructions.

Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete:

· "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year);
· hours worked per week;· civil service classification or private sector job titles;
· supervisor name and phone number;
· duties performed.

Applications with "see resume" in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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