Department Information
At 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.
The Food and Drug Branch’s mission is to protect and improve the health of all California residents by assuring that food, drugs, and medical devices are safe and not adulterated, misbranded nor falsely advertised, and that drugs and medical devices are effective
Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness, advancing protective measures, and reducing risk to improve state health outcomes.
The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) performs the most complex and technical health program administration activities to support the Food and Drug Branch (FDB). Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating FDB’s legislative, strategic planning, and standardization activities. These activities encompass planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of the programs within FDB’s Food Safety Protection Section (FSPS), Food Investigations and Technical Support Section (FITSS), and Drug and Medical Device Compliance and Enforcement Section (DMDCES), pursuant to legislative changes. The incumbent serves as a highly skilled, technical program consultant for Branch legislation, emergency response, strategic planning, and standardization activities. The HPS II prepares, drafts, and reviews legislation, advising Branch management on potential impact. Additionally, the HPS II prepares analyses, collaborates with appropriate program experts, provides technical assistance to program staff on legislative process and procedures, and drafts, revises, and updates regulations. The incumbent in this position must be able to manage multiple tasks, as well as consistently adjust to changing deadlines and inflexible schedules.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) II (Supervisory) of the FDB, Policy, Regulations, and Outreach Section (PROS).
Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Specialist II exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. 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.
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Final Filing Date: 9/11/2024
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-447473
Position #(s): 580-610-8336-909
Working Title: Legislative Coordinator
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $7,064.00 - $8,842.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posted: Aug. 28, 2024, 10:17 p.m.
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