Job Posting: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Department of Public Health

JC-99795
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HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
(Cal-EIS Program Coordinator)

$5,255.00 - $6,578.00

Final Filing Date: 3/2/2018

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) III, Chief, Workforce Development Section, the Health Program Specialist (HPS) I performs programmatic, analytical, technological, fiscal, and administrative tasks necessary to carry out the functions of the Workforce Development Section (WDS) postgraduate training programs, which includes the Preventive Medicine Residency Program (PMRP) and the California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship Program. The HPS I plans, organizes, and directs the Cal-EIS Fellowship Program and provides cross-program support to the PMRP. The HPS I coordinates Cal-EIS recruitment efforts and monitors required training, reports, and site visits; reviews the program budget and works with the CDPH budget and contract management staff; and serves as a liaison to academic institutions and graduate and postgraduate partners in public health professional/workforce development and continuing education.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-99795
Position #(s):
581-330-8338-009
Working Title:
Cal-EIS Program Coordinator
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
$5,255.00 - $6,578.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California. Achievement of this mission requires a well-trained public health workforce, including in the areas of epidemiology and preventive medicine. The Workforce Development Section (WDS) within CDPH’s Chronic Disease Control Branch administers two programs that provide training to highly motivated early-career epidemiologists and physicians to prepare these individuals for positions in California’s state and local public health agencies. These two programs are the California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship Program and the Preventive Medicine Residency Program (PMRP).

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: 3/2/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

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.jobs.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 and Certification
1615 Captiol Avenue Suite 73.430
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:

Classification and Certification
1615 Captiol Avenue Suite 73.430
P.O. Box 997378 MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Along with your Application (STD 678), please include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a narrative discussion of your experience which qualifies you for this position. The are requested to include a resume or curriculum vitae (CV); however, resumes and CVs will not be considered in lieu of the Statement of Qualifications.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
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:
• Ability to interface with program participants and co-workers in a professional manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience developing and/or overseeing a program budget
• Experience developing and/or overseeing contracts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to organize electronic and hard-copy information regarding numerous program participants
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and efficiently complete tasks both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative as it relates to performance and process improvement
• Reliability and ability to follow through and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive assignments with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to assess situations accurately and take effective action

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 Branch
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shanna Schneider
(916) 552-9807

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.