Overview
The Informatics Branch (IB) is part of the Division of Communicable Disease Control, within the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID), of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
CDPH is dedicated to protecting and optimizing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. The mission of CID’s IB is to promote the prevention and control of infectious disease by developing meaningful, reliable, and secure public health data products and pipelines. Because diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our public health work, IB embraces and values the contributions of all communities across California to fulfill our public health mission.
In collaboration with local health jurisdictions and other community partners, IB supports equitable infectious disease intervention, prevention, and control efforts by providing statewide leadership in infectious disease informatics by supporting stakeholders in accessing, transforming, processing, analytics, and reporting for the state of California’s reportable infectious diseases.
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In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a critical role in maintaining fiscal integrity, policy, and fiscal-related assignments to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and ensure ongoing funding for the Informatics Branch (IB).
The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as a highly skilled technical consultant with independent responsibility for carrying out a variety of high-level assignments in a fast-paced environment, dealing with complex federal/state funding and contractual objectives. The HPS II acts as subject matter expert and leads the Informatics Branch through the federal grant application process, coordinates IB responses to time-sensitive drills, and maintains internal tracking systems for federal/state funds. Provides high-level, technical expertise, coordination, and leadership for the development and implementation of critical federal grant activities that are consistent with CDPH core values and are critical to achieving CDPH mission and vision. The Fiscal Program Specialist participates in strategic planning, implementation, and technical consultation for the IB’s external contracts and other activities related to Budget Change Proposals (BCP) and federal funding opportunities that enable IB to achieve programmatic and departmental goals.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
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 with State and Federal documentation such as Budget Change Proposals, Finance Letters, Budget Revisions, progress reports, requests for proposals/applications, etc.
Extensive budget, forecasting, and expenditure management experience
Experience working with stakeholders who develop, interact with, and maintain infectious disease data systems.
Ability to develop and manage complex technical projects.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; excellent listening skills.
Ability to be receptive to feedback and apply constructive input to improve the quality and effectiveness of work products.
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=487663
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.
