This vacancy is being advertised Statewide. The headquarters location will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate.
Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, providing excellent customer service, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, then CDPH Office of Policy & Planning has a position for you.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”


The Health Program Specialist:

• Serves as the Grants Specialist,
• Manages and leads the more complex, highly sensitive, and difficult activities related to the development and implementation of health program and public health infrastructure grant projects,
• Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams including executives, external state and local partners, and consultants,
• Functions as a highly skilled, technical program expert in areas of extreme sensitivity and with the responsibility to coordinate the development of grants, policy, and complex programs impacting multiple internal and external governmental and local partners.
• Leads collaborative efforts with operational, administrative, program, and research staff on programmatic inquires,
• Assists with the coordination of programmatic grant deliverables including annual progress reports, templates, timelines, and meetings with funders, and
• Maintain a working knowledge of grant budgets.

As a CDPH employee, you will be able to participate in programs and services including:

• Employee Wellness Program
• Resilience and Professional Development Webinars
• Mentoring Program
• Leadership Development Program
• Clifton Strengths Engagement
• 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding
• Book Club
• Lean Training
• Employee Assistance Program

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

Working Conditions

Telework Information
The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Application Instructions
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.

• Knowledge and understanding of state and federal fiscal and programmatic processes, including tracking and monitoring grant deliverables, budgets, contracts, and financial reports.
• Experience with project management and planning including facilitating and coordinating with diverse stakeholders including executive management.
• Experience in grants administration and/or management.
• Experience contributing to a collaborative team in a fast pace, complex work environment.
• Experience in developing equitable processes through creative solutions and recommendations to ensure ongoing quality and performance improvement.

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
Civil Rights@Cdph.CA.gov