Overview
This position will be housed in the Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR) within the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The mission of CDPH is to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared passion to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect. OIDPR supports the mission and shared passion of CDPH through our efforts to monitor and plan for infectious disease threats and emergencies and to coordinate infectious disease emergency planning, preparedness, response, and evaluation activities across CID and CDPH.
At 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 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.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Contra Costa or Sacramento County *
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting the readiness of the Department for emergency response by triaging urgent infectious disease-related information and requests and helping to ensure 24/7 access to infectious disease subject matter expertise.
Under the direction of the Assistant Office Chief, the Associate Health Program Advisor (AHPA) serves as the Triage Coordinator for the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR). The AHPA supports the Department’s emergency readiness by triaging urgent infectious disease-related information and requests and helping to ensure 24/7 access to infectious disease subject matter expertise. The AHPA will rapidly disseminate urgent information, inquiries, and requests related to infectious disease situational updates, outbreaks, threats, or emergencies to key points of contact in CID. The position will additionally provide administrative and logistical support for the CID Duty Officer of the Day (DOD) Program, including coordination of weekly volunteer handoffs. The AHPA supports the OIDPR Office Chief and Assistant Office Chief by supporting meeting planning and facilitation; developing presentations and slide decks; gathering information to support report writing; providing technical assistance on the application of new systems and tools (e.g., AI CoPilot, SharePoint) to improve business operation efficiencies; helping to identify, coordinate, and implement innovative process improvements for the Office; and developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other office documentation.
In the case of a public health emergency, this position may be asked to redirect to serve rotations in emergency staffing roles aligned with their classification level.
This position requires occasional statewide travel based on operational needs and public health emergency response demands. Travel may include visits to the CDPH headquarters in Sacramento or Richmond and other locations throughout California to support program coordination, emergency preparedness efforts and business operations.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ASSOCIATE HEALTH PROGRAM ADVISER
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
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:
Highly responsible; able to be consistently available M-F 8:30a-5p
Able to communicate effectively (oral/written) and provide excellent customer service to all staff, management, and the public
Strong diplomacy skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships
Ability to take effective action to meet work goals and troubleshoot issues
Critical thinking skills and the ability to reason logically and creatively
Motivated self-starter skilled in learning and applying new tools/systems
Skilled in presentation slide development and meeting facilitation
Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures
Excellent organizational and time management skills; strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently or on a team
Adaptable, optimistic, and resilient in the face of change
Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Base knowledge in public health and infectious diseases
Preferred: work experience in emergency response
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=496554
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.
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.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
