Sacramento, California
Olympia, Washington
Alexandria, Virginia
Oroville, California
Posted: 26-May-23
Location: Sacramento, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $6,658.00 - $8,334.00 monthly
Internal Number: JC-374528
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Division’s Operations Branch, the incumbent supports the branch chief who leads two sections and a unit that include WIC’s budget and financial responsibilities, contract and business responsibilities, and workforce services.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Operations Branch Chief, Staff Services Manager III (SSM III). The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as a highly skilled health professional who is responsible for leading and collaborative planning, development, and coordination of complex management activities and projects to enhance and improve internal operations within the WIC Division. The incumbent works as a subject-matter expert to research and gather information and data, evaluate alternative strategies, and provide management progress reports and recommendations in support of WIC operations, and to implement initiatives intended to improve the quality of operation in the WIC Programs, Division, the Center for Family Health, and CDPH.
This position requires the ability to think clearly, analyze problems of the organization and take effective action; work under pressure and time constraints; handle changing priorities; establish cooperative working relationships; clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing (includes acting as the lead writer for grant proposals and other programmatic technical documents); and demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independence, and analytical skills. In addition, this position monitors and evaluates contracts for compliance with health regulations, which includes oversight of the WIC estimate packages and USDA State Plan, ensures compliance with state and federally-mandated activities within the WIC Division, as well as coordinates and prepares responses to assignments and drills from executive management. Manage complex health programs or projects; and represents the department in dealings with local, State, Federal, and private jurisdictions.
This position is primarily a remote-centered position (telework), with an occasional need to report to the office, in Natomas/Sacramento, based on business need.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including reviewing and editing documents
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies, and the general public
- Ability to summarize complex subjects and brief management on topics relevant to the program and support operations
- Strong background in written communication and responding to various inquiries
Experience in:
- Coordinating with others to accomplish work-related assignments
- Interpreting and explaining processes and procedures to various audiences
- Analyzing and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of program, policies, regulations and/or procedures
- Communicating sensitive and confidential materials clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats
- Managing, prioritizing, and meeting multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Knowledge of:
- State and Federal policies and regulations as it related to the WIC program
- Information-gathering techniques
- Completed Staff Work methodology
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewed.
- Other - The writing sample on a topic of your choice is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate’s writing capabilities (i.e., can be from a prior work assignment). The writing sample should not be more than two (2) pages in length using 12-point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the writing sample.
Statement of Qualifications Instructions
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate’s interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages in length using 12-point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ.
Please answer each question below.
1. Provide an example when you initiated and led a project. Include challenges and how you mediated any barriers to completion.
2. Describe your experience serving as a writer for division-wide documents using a specific project as an example. Describe the organization, the project objective, any grants, proposals, or reports that were written, and the results. Include any technical knowledge about writing conventions, different styles and writing for different audiences.