JC-481287 – Administrative Operations Specialist

Overview

The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting a Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) to join the Fiscal Response, Operations, & Grants Section/Administration Unit. CPR coordinates statewide public health emergency preparedness and response planning for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with a primary focus on preparing Californians for public health emergencies.

*The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by overseeing critical administrative and personnel processes within the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR), ensuring efficient compliance, operation, and coordination that strengthen the CDPH’s capacity to prepare for, and respond to, public health emergencies.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSMI I) of the Administration Unit (AU) within the Business Operations Branch of the CPR. The incumbent provides critical support in developing duty statements, creating hiring justifications, policy development and research, providing regulatory and policy recommendation, representing CPR for advisory support such as in advisory committees, providing support and representation to guide decision making processes, and contributing to overall program growth and organizational alignment. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with state health policies and procedures while driving efficient personnel management and resource allocation.

In order to address urgent operational needs or conduct emergency-related response activities, incumbent may, on occasion, be required to work outside core business hours, travel, and transport up to 25 lbs. Up to 5% travel is required. In the event of an emergency activation, the incumbent may be required, on short notice, to work irregular and overtime hours during disaster operations to support one of four CDPH Emergency Operation Centers (EOC). The incumbent is required to participate as a member of a CPR Incident Response Team (IRT).

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1192

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
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

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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.