Operations Branch Coordinator | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
California Department of Public Health
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Posted: 02-Jan-25
Location: Richmond, California
Type: Full Time
Internal Number: JC-461657
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by independently performing a variety of the administrative support tasks, as well as general office procedures, using of a variety of word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as an integral component of the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) in the coordination of all the Center’s laboratory programs, lab related topics and administrative policy and program issues and representing the CLS as an independent technical consultant and project manager on various special projects for the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD)/Operations Branch Chief of the Center for Laboratory Sciences.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) participates in technically complex and sensitive special projects and activities assigned by the ADD/Operations Branch Chief. Responsible for providing support and comprehensive CLS coordination necessary to meet the goals and objectives established by CLS. The HPS I provides guidance and expertise in highly complex, critical, and sensitive subject areas with multi-departmental or statewide impact, requiring a high level of skills and knowledge and responsibility for work as it relates to the Department’s primary mission. Assists with overall technical and business practices, and workflow of the Department’s programs. The HPS I provides assistance regarding sensitive Branch issues and relieves the ADD/Operations Branch Chief of routine administrative tasks and responsibilities. The incumbent works under the general direction of the ADD/Operations Branch Chief, CLS.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (461657) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
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 interpreting data, solving programmatic and administrative problems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with Branch staff as well as administrative personnel in the Department and other agencies, exercising tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
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.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.
