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Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY CLOSEST TO THEIR RESIDENCE.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s mission and strategic plan by serving in a lead Project Officer capacity responsible for providing advanced health education and nutrition expertise, technical assistance, and training to Local Health Departments (LHDs) funded to conduct obesity prevention interventions across the state. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) advises branch and department management, funders, and external agencies on local agency support needs. The HPS II provides program leadership; supports project development, implementation, and evaluation; informs strategic planning processes; serves as a mentor to Project Officers; and ensures coordination of efforts across the branch to advance the Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch’s vision, mission, and programmatic priorities. The incumbent also assists with planning, submitting, and implementing the annual CalFresh Healthy Living state plan.

This vacancy is being advertised statewide, with locations available in San Diego and Sacramento. The headquarters location will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate.

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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.
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.