What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Health Services Program Specialist position at City of Berkeley?
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill career vacancies or temporary vacancies of approximately six months.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105763
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with major course work in public health, health- or social-services related field, or health-related public policy, and three years of experience as a health/social services professional.
One year supervisory experience which has included budget and program development is desirable. A master's degree in public health, business administration, public administration or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Other requirements include: Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required.
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on July 13, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions.Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The exam process will include, but is not limited to:
Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
Written Exam (tentatively scheduled for mid August 2026)
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Salary : $57 - $67