Job Posting: Division Policy Specialist

Department of Public Health

JC-233278
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Division Policy Specialist
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

$6,213.00 - $7,777.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/8/2021

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by developing, evaluating, and researching HIV/AIDS health policy issues, coordinating legislative and regulatory activities; and leading collaborations with other CDPH programs and external agencies to ensure eligible clients living with HIV/AIDS have access to life-saving care and treatment.

 

The incumbent works under the direction of the Division Chief and Assistant Division Chief. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II is responsible for providing a high level of expertise in HIV/AIDS policy and law for the purpose of carrying out critical functions of the Office of AIDS (OA) as mandated in California Health and Safety Code Section 131019, which designates the OA as the lead agency responsible for coordinating state programs, services, and activities. The HPS II oversees all legislative and regulatory activities for OA and serves as the Division's expert advisor and specialist on state and federal HIV/AIDS public health policies.

“Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to take the CDPH’S HPS II Exam”

If you have not taken the Department of Public Health’s Health Program Specialist II exam, please follow the link below:

https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/3H1AB.PDF

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

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-233278
Position #(s):
580-401-8336-002
Working Title:
Division Policy Specialist
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
$6,213.00 - $7,777.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Office of AIDS (OA) is a division within the California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases. OA works collaboratively with state and federal agencies, local health jurisdictions, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure that efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic are targeted and effective.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the required qualifications that qualifies them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQs should be typed and no more than ONE page in length.

*Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected. Resumés, cover letters, and other attachments DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

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: 2/8/2021

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

Department of Public Health
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Public Health
Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions above in Special Requirements.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may not be scored/reviewed.  

     

  • Other - A Cover Letter is Required.
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.

Benefits

NOTE:  Salaries do not reflect recent changes necessitated by the unanticipated budget shortfalls arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Information for actual reductions of salaries is available at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/labor-agreements-2020-budget.aspx. 

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Divisioion
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Edna Martin
(916) 449-5808
edna.martin@cdph.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:
EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
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.

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.