Job Description and DutiesThis position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.There is one vacancy being advertised across multiple counties. The incumbent will be headquartered in the county nearest the residence of the selected candidate. The counties are: * Sacramento or Contra Costa County *The incumbent works under the supervision of the Gender Health Equity Section Manager (HPM II) in the Office of Health Equity. Under the direction of the Section Manager, the HPS II leads the development of health policy responses related to health equity issues experienced by gender and sexual minority populations and reproductive and sexual health issues including abortion access.The HPS II also leads and coordinates the implementation of training and technical assistance efforts focused on building the capacity of transgender, gender nonconforming and intersex-serving nonprofit organizations through the Section's Application Assistance and Organizational Development Program (AAODP). The HPS II manages training and technical assistance contracts to support TGI-serving and other LBTQ organizations. The HPS-II serves as a subject matter expert in TGI health equity, representing the GHES on related CDPH working groups and committees and at external work groups, and meetings.Finally, the HPS II is a highly skilled technical program consultant expected to provide coordination of activities including program planning, implementation, and evaluation; communications; stakeholder engagement; interpretation of research and data; training; and contract and budget management and lead the development of operational processes and systems to support the GHES including coordination and support for the design, implementation, tracking, monitoring, and reporting of GHES activities, goals and objectives. Limited in-state travel may be required (10%).Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Specialist II exam:The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. 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.Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.This job announcement is a re-posting. If you have already applied to JC#419007 you do not need to re-apply, we have your application on file.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:

JC-422477

Position #(s): 580-035-8336-909 Working Title: Gender Health Policy and Program Specialist Classification:

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

$6,858.00 - $8,584.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationAt the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion 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.This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.Special RequirementsFor 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 # (422477) 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 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 InstructionsCompleted 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: 3/29/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals 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 ApplyComplete 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 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Public HealthAttn: Classification & Certification UnitP.O. Box 997378

MS 1700-1702

Sacramento, CA 95899-7378Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Public HealthClassification & Certification Unit1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package DocumentsThe 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 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 below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may not be scored/reviewed.* Other -A Writing Sample is Required - As part of the application package for this position, candidates are required to submit at least one writing sample. Failure to submit a writing sample with the application package may result in the candidate being disqualified for consideration for this position. Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of birth, etc.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 QualificationsIn 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 advancing health equity based on gender identity & sexual orientation.
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience with lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities - especially with communities of color - in a culturally & linguistically responsive manner.
• Experience tracking, analyzing and researching state and federal legislation
• Strong written and verbal communications skills including writing policy and program analysis for distribution to executive leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Subject matter expert in transgender and queer health and health equity.
• Experience developing and executing systems for tracking goals, objectives and key results.
• Ability to display diplomacy, execute sound judgement, & exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize office systems & computer applications.

BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.Contact InformationThe 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) 445-0983apply@cdph.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Kimberly Knifong(916) 552-9918OHEJobs@cdph.ca.govPlease 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) 445-0938California 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.Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) & Writing Sample InstructionsPlease submit a Statement of Qualifications that discusses your education, training, skills, and professional and lived experience as they relate to the duties of the position. In addition, please describe your experience working in and with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer communities and how that experience will help you in the performance of the duties. Please also describe your experience analyzing legislation, regulations or other public policy statements and how you have been able to communicate your analysis to different audiences. Statements should be typed and no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with 12-point font and one-inch margins.In addition, please provide a writing sample. The writing sample should be a policy analysis on which you were the primary author and can include research, white papers, legislative or regulatory analysis or any document where you have been asked to analyze or interpret a policy and/or make recommendations.PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials may 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.