JC-467895 – Contract and Drill Lead

Overview

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting the essential business operations functions for the Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR) including fiscal, contracts, human resources and personnel, legal and privacy, and asset management duties; establishment of standard policies, procedures, and structures; and performance of related data tracking, management, and reporting activities.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), Unit Chief in the OIDPR Finance and Contracts Unit, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) serves as a highly skilled technical consultant with independent responsibility for carrying out a variety of high-level assignments in a fast-paced environment, supporting the emergency response to public health infectious disease threats. The HPS I acts as subject matter expert and leads OIDPR contract and Scope of Work development, coordinates OIDPR responses to time-sensitive drills, maintains internal tracking systems for budgets, and completes complex financial reporting. Provides high-level, technical expertise, coordination, and leadership for the development and implementation of officewide funding and budget oversight. The HPS I participates in strategic planning, implementation, and technical consultation for multiple contracts and the development of emergency contracts.

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.

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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST 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:

Strong communication, organizational skills and reliable attendance
Experience delegating tasks, while providing technical expertise and guidance to staff.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence to problem solve and multitask with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in coordinating and responding to drills, and/or preparing complex reports to management with quick turnaround time
Knowledge of Federal grant requirements and State budget processes, with ability to research, apply and articulate regulations, laws, and policies
Experience providing direct support to management and program leads in a variety of complex program-operations
Experience in state contract and procurement processes, including drafting Scope of Work, developing budgets and tracking expenditures.
Experience in providing leadership for diverse workgroups, while fostering positive collaboration and partnerships,  and working effectively as part of a team.
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=467895

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.