Overview
The Environmental Health Investigations Branch protects the health of all Californians by identifying environmental hazards, partnering with communities to build capacity, and promoting healthy environments. The Exposure Assessment Section (EAS) measures chemical exposures across the California population, determining the extent and source of exposure, and conducting outreach and education on how to minimize exposures, particularly in highly exposed and vulnerable communities.
Under the general direction of the Exposure Assessment Section Supervisor, and in collaboration with the Exposure Surveillance and Epidemiology Unit, the Health Program Manager I (HPM I) will oversee the management of biomonitoring projects as part of the California Environmental Contaminants Biomonitoring Program (also known as Biomonitoring California). This will include the strategic planning for community and stakeholder engagement, development and oversight of project budgets and timelines, coordination with collaborators both within and external to CDPH, and communication with and management of study participants. This position provides daily supervision and guidance to a team of professional and technical staff who conduct participant recruitment and management; outreach and education regarding individual biomonitoring results and exposure reduction strategies; and communicate the connection between environmental exposures and overall public health. Staff includes two research scientists (Research Scientist I, Epidemiology/Biostatistics) and one Health Program Specialist I (HPS I). Staff may at times also include student interns and trainees.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I
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:
Experience managing large projects
Experience with administrative tasks such as contract management
Experience communicating complex health (preferably, but not necessarily environmental health) issues
Experience with design software such as Canva or Adobe products
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with diverse stakeholders
Fluency in Spanish
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.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=464011
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About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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