Overview
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by communicating environmental health issues to biomonitoring participants, stakeholders, and others. This is an essential part of the CDPH goal to Strengthen Prevention and Control of Disease and Injury. The Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) is part of a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental team, and performs a variety of tasks related to health communication and education for the California Environmental Contaminant Biomonitoring Program (also known as Biomonitoring California).
The candidate works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager I, Supervisor of the Biomonitoring Outreach and Communications Unit. The HPS I will assist with the implementation and evaluation of strategies designed to communicate information about the health impacts of chemical exposures to the public, with consideration of CDPH guidance regarding scientific and health literacy, and cultural and linguistic competence. The HPS I will also provide outreach to the public about Biomonitoring California surveillance projects, manage participation in Biomonitoring California projects, and communicate project results to study participants as well as to the public.
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 communicating complex health (preferably, but not necessarily environmental health) issues
Experience with design software such as Canva or Adobe products
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Fluency in Spanish
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=471034
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.
