JC-483888 – CDPH Intradepartmental Climate Lead

Overview

The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Office of Health Equity (OHE) promotes equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.
OHE’s Climate Change and Health Equity (CCHE) Branch embeds health and equity in California climate planning and policy and embeds climate change and equity in public health planning and policy. The CCHE Branch works across agencies to integrate racial and health equity into California’s climate change policies, plans, and investments; increases the capacity of health departments, Tribes, and communities to address climate change and health equity; and provides data, research, and tools to identify, prevent, and reduce the health effects of climate change and maximize the health and racial equity benefits of climate action.

As a CDPH employee, you will be able to participate in programs and services to enhance your professional growth and well-being though the following programs and services: Employee Wellness Program, Resilience and Professional Development Webinars, Mentoring Program, Leadership Development Program, Clifton Strengths Engagement, 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding, Trauma-Responsive Leadership, Lean Training & Recognition Programs.

Join CDPH and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.

This position is an opportunity to advance health and racial equity through action to address the greatest health challenge of the 21st Century: climate change. Put your lived expertise and passion for climate justice to work with a team that appreciates your unique contributions. We are a team that supports each other and strives to build a culture of racial equity, care, trust, and transparent participation in decisions that affect the work.

The HPS II works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), in the Climate Change and Health Equity Section in the Office of Health Equity (OHE), within CDPH. The HPS II, in coordination with the HPM II and the Health Program Manager III (HPM III) of the Climate Change and Health Equity Branch, supports the planning, coordination, and facilitation of all cross-departmental efforts related to climate change and health at CDPH. The HPS II leads intradepartmental activities to build a responsive, coordinated and equity-focused climate change and health infrastructure for CDPH; establishes and strengthens relationships and partnerships between CDPH program staff working on cross-cutting climate change and health issues; and brings together CDPH staff to collaborate on intradepartmental climate change and health projects that produce actionable, evidence-based public health products. The HPS II leads the development and ongoing facilitation of a Cross-CDPH Climate Change and Health Working Group and sub-groups. The HPS II is a highly skilled technical program consultant expected to provide coordination of activities including but not limited to program planning, implementation, and evaluation; communications; partner engagement; interpretation of research and data; training; and contract and budget management.

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. 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.

Up to 5% travel may be required for the position.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
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:

Commitment to advancing racial equity, health equity, climate and economic justice, and inclusion
Commitment to serve vulnerable communities as defined by Section 131019.5 of the California Health and Safety Code
Experience bringing diverse partners together and facilitating collaboration
Knowledge of climate resilience strategies
Familiarity with programs at the California Department of Public Health
Impeccable project management and coordination skills
Exceptional strategic planning and leadership capacity
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, while performing a wide array of complex work independently
Ability to analyze complex program implementation problems and develop creative and effective solutions
Skill at engagement with representatives of all levels of government
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to utilize office systems and computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
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=483888

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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.