Job Posting: Population Health and Equity Initiative Manager

Department of Public Health

JC-260448
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Population Health and Equity Initiative Manager
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II

$7,028.00 - $8,732.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/2/2021

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing health equity and strategic plan goals and objectives, including alignment of Department-wide, interdepartmental, and local health department state health improvement strategy by functioning as a highly skilled technical program manager for the Let’s Get Healthy California (LGHC) program, including responsibility for new equity-focused initiatives aimed at promoting COVID-19 recovery among disproportionately impacted populations. This position will independently exercise decision making authority to implement statewide initiatives, provide recommendations to the Directorate on initiatives related to LGHC, including data analytics, website operations, innovation, communications, and state and local equity strategy. The Health Program Manager II (HPM II) provides supervision and guidance to LGHC staff, a high-level team of technical specialists, in implementation of complex, sensitive, statewide initiatives. The HPM II promotes collaboration and alignment across departmental efforts and facilitates system and process development and supports initiatives aimed at developing local health department capacity. As part of the Fusion Center team, the HPM II manages and supports activities that further collective action and organizational transformation.

 

The incumbent works under the Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Development and External Relations Fusion Center.


The Staff Services Manager (SSM II) eligibility list is used as an appropriate list for the Health Program Manager (HPM II). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for both classes in order to be eligible for appointment.


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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-260448
Position #(s):
580-014-8428-909
Working Title:
Population Health and Equity Initiative Manager
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II
$7,028.00 - $8,732.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The Department works in collaboration with local health department, state, federal and private partners to prevent disease and injury by fostering vibrant, resilient and prosperous communities, and to promote health equity, reduce disparities, and address social determinants of health to advance physical and mental health for all Californians.

The CDPH Office of Strategic Development and External Relations (Fusion Center) provides multifaceted support to strengthen department capacity to address crosscutting priorities defined by public health. Key areas of focus include integrated assessment of public health burden, facilitation of collaborative initiatives to address emerging public health issues, and coordination of resource development and alignment activities to address programmatic and operational priorities.

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) INSTRUCTIONS:

Please provide a detailed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to specifically describe how your experience and/or education meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in THIS announcement for THIS position. (Limit 2 pages.)

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.  Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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: 8/2/2021

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.

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:

  • Experience leading statewide collaborative initiatives; involving multiple programs, departments, and local stakeholders; particularly with an equity focus
  • Experience managing and supporting interdisciplinary teams of professional staff, including data, technical, programmatic and communications specialties  
  • Knowledge and experience with grant development and California state budget and legislative process
  • Knowledge and understanding of public health assessment, strategic planning and performance management approaches
  • Knowledge and experience with managing website and data initiatives for public health issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of key public health principles including health equity, social determinants, and primary prevention

Benefits


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 Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Julie Nagasako
(916) 327-0613
Julie.Nagasako@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.