JC-466546 – Grants and Fiscal Specialist

Overview

All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include, but are not limited to integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and, adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

All California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, tracking, and managing all Grant and Fiscal functions of the Infectious Diseases Laboratories Division (IDLD). The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) independently manages the most complex grant budgets, facilitate grant reports, pay invoices, track expenses, liaise with grantees & grantors, and environment for the IDLD operations. This includes developing and implementing program policy, procedures, and priorities while collaborating in decision making for the program. The HPS I focuses on grant and financial operations of the Division.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

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:

Experience interpreting data, solving programmatic and administrative problems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with Branch staff as well as administrative personnel in the Department and other agencies, exercising tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
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=466546

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.