Job Posting: Public Health Medical Officer

Department of Public Health

JC-362335
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Public Health Medical Officer
PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICAL OFFICER III

$12,032.00 - $17,333.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 4/5/2023

Job Description and Duties

The Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) III will initiate, organize, and direct programs that are clinical, epidemiological, or operational in nature and translate outcomes to program and public health policy improvement. The PHMO III will provide medical and programmatic consultation across the STD Control Branch; consult with national, state, and local health programs, as well as private and public sector medical and laboratory partner organizations in California; develop and deliver educational programs for medical providers and public health professionals; assist medical providers and disease intervention specialists with clinical case management challenges; write and review evidence-based clinical guidelines; and identify and implement strategies to eliminate health inequities that result in disproportionate disease burdens among marginalized demographic groups, including racial/ethnic and sexual and gender minorities.

 

The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the PHMO III -Epidemiology- Supervisor, Medical and Scientific Affairs Section Chief.

 

As specified in the duty statement, the headquarters for this position is either in Richmond or Sacramento, California. Telework is available, however, the incumbent may be required to report to the headquarters without prior notice in accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s Telework Policy and Procedures. Travel expenses associated with commuting to the headquarters location are not reimbursable, other than authorized transit subsidies.

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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-362335
Position #(s):
580-440-7705-001
Working Title:
Public Health Medical Officer
Classification:
PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICAL OFFICER III
$12,032.00 - $16,508.00 B
$12,314.00 - $16,898.00 C
$12,582.00 - $16,931.00 S
$12,878.00 - $17,333.00 T
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Control Branch is a part of the Division of Communicable Disease Control, within CDPH’s Center for Infectious Diseases. The mission of the STD Control Branch is to reduce the transmission and impact of STD and viral hepatitis in California, particularly for those communities disproportionately affected by these infections. Because ED&I are at the core of our public health work, we embrace and value the contributions of all communities across California to fulfill our public health mission.

In collaboration with local health jurisdictions and other community partners in public and private sectors, the STD Control Branch supports equitable STD and viral hepatitis prevention and control efforts by providing statewide leadership, policy, guidelines, training, technical assistance, surge capacity, and outbreak response, and by supporting safety-net service delivery in priority settings and populations.  

Department Website:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/About.aspx

Branch Website:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/STD.aspx

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 # 362335 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

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: 4/5/2023

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.
  • Other - A cover letter is required and must be included with your application package.
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:


  • Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and health equity
  • At least 5 years providing clinical care for pregnant people and/or pediatrics, particularly infants
  • Experience providing culturally competent care or support for racial/ethnic and sexual/gender populations impacted by STIs/HIV/Hepatitis and MPox
  • Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships and display diplomacy and good judgment in dealing with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and daily tasks
  • Ability to assess issues and quickly identify the best possible solution(s)
  • Attention to detail and ability to develop and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, report, and present ideas/information effectively
  • Possess excellent and effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to formulate and train on policies, procedures, and workflow
  • Proficient in virtual meeting platforms
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

 

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 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:
Tauryn Hodge
(916) 449-5406
CIDJOBS@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.