Overview

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a Project Officer responsible for providing complex nutrition and program consultation, and technical assistance and training to funded Local Health Departments (LHDs). The Public Health Nutrition Consultant II (PHNC II) supports assigned LHDs in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the CalFresh Healthy Living program.  Works in collaboration with the PHNC III Specialist to provide nutrition expertise across the branch and with public and private sector partners to advance the Nutrition and Physical Branch’s vision, mission, and programmatic priorities.

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.