Overview
Job Description and Duties
THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY CLOSEST TO THEIR RESIDENCE.
The Public Health Nutrition Consultant (PHNC) III (Specialist) supports the California Department of Public Health’s mission and strategic plan by leading and/or co-leading strategic alignment activities in the Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB), whose vision is well-nourished, physically active Californians living in healthy communities.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager III, Chief of the Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch. Provides nutrition and health education expertise and supports complex and sensitive branch projects involving external partners, grantees, contractors, and/or internal staff. Provides expert knowledge contributing to contract development and maintenance, procurement management, requests for proposals and requests for applications and other funding vehicles, as required, to advance public health approaches to obesity prevention, technical assistance, and to engage prevention policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes and partnership subject matter experts. Serves as a member of the strategic alignment team, working on activities related to strategic planning and alignment for the promotion, development, implementation and evaluation of Branch priorities and programs.
This vacancy is being advertised statewide, with locations available in Richmond and Sacramento. The headquarters location will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate.
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
About 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.
