JC-466365 – Operations Lead

Overview

The Chronic Disease Surveillance and Research Branch (CDSRB) is committed to serving the public by collecting statewide data about cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and chronic disease risk factors; making chronic disease surveillance data available to public health practitioners and qualified researchers; conducting chronic disease surveillance; and communicating surveillance results to the public. In addition, the Branch provides leadership for, and coordination of, California’s statewide comprehensive cancer control efforts based on the concept that people and organizations working together to identify problems and develop solutions will lead to better use of limited resources and generation of new resources through new partnerships. CDSRB implements these activities by directing, managing, and monitoring the state-mandated Ken Maddy California Cancer Registry (CCR), California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP), the Richard Paul Hemann California Parkinson’s Disease Registry (CPDR), the California Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (CBRFSS), and the California Neurodegenerative Disease Registry (CNDR).

The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Chief, Chronic Disease Operations Section. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as the Operations Lead exercising substantial initiative and works collaboratively with national, statewide, and regional stakeholders. Provides high level expertise on operational activities and initiatives related to the CCR, including responsibility for developing, planning, and evaluating the program, policies, procedures, and making enhancement recommendations. Responsible for coordinating programmatic activities with CCR contractors and identifying critical gaps in CCR initiatives and developing possible strategies and approaches that can align with policy changes, funding opportunities, and performance measures. The HPS II will support the modernization of the state cancer registry through legislative, regulatory, and policy change. Analyzing critical health policy issues related to cancer data collection, disclosure, research, and cancer control; and will advise on policy direction for the program, including a focus on how to reduce cancer-related disparities through policy strategies.

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:

Legislative experience, including interpreting the impact of federal, state, and local policy on program activities.
Program planning, implementation, and evaluation experience.
Experience working in public health programs designed to control chronic disease.
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
Experience working with varied stakeholders fostering collaboration and teamwork.
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=466365

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.