Program Consultant | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

The Mission of the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP) is to work toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to second smoke.

Our Core Values – What We Stand For: Health Equity, Social and Environmental Justice, Inclusion, Progress, Respect, Honesty, Accountability, Science, Facts, Evidence, Leadership, Empathy, Courage, Adaptability, Resilience.

CTPP is recruiting diverse candidates for a Program Consultant (Health Program Specialist I) position. CTPP values diversity at all levels of our organization and is committed to fostering an environment where all employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, treated with dignity and respect, and can thrive. We believe everyone’s lived experiences and unique ideas inspire innovative solutions and further our mission to improve the health of all Californians by ending the disease and death caused by tobacco.

Under the direction of the Health Program Manager I (HPM I), Chief, Local Programs and Advocacy Campaigns Unit, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) functions as a highly skilled technical program consultant in areas of tobacco prevention public health policy, tobacco prevention program planning, assessment, and implementation. The HPS I develops and coordinates tobacco prevention strategy design, policy recommendations, programmatic interventions, data collection and analysis, and evaluation methods related to tobacco prevention. This requires analyzing current research and evaluation data, conducting needs assessments and trainings, coordinating workgroups, participating in strategic planning sessions, and developing programmatic guidelines. The HPS I provides consultation to local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations, and requires a high level of independence.

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

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• 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:

• Knowledge of public health planning, implementation, and evaluation of policy campaigns.
• Self-starter, detail oriented, ability to breakdown and organize complex assignments into manageable units.
• Effective writing; excellent listening; and good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, complete tasks, and provide quality work products with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to tasks and methodologies.

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=477098

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.