State of California
Strategic Alignment Specialist
State of California, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by leading or co-leading strategic alignment activities in the Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch, whose vision is well-nourished, physically active Californians living in healthy communities. The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief of the Equity and Strategic Alignment Section.
The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II serves as a highly skilled, technical public health program consultant. The HPS II requires a high level of expertise in statewide assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of major statewide programs, initiatives, and policy development that support community-based and public health approaches to improve food insecurities and health disparities of eligible low-income Californians. The HPS II identifies, develops, and fosters partnerships to advance healthy eating, active living, and obesity prevention policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes; assists leadership with planning and implementation of prevention strategies and activities; and works in collaboration with cross-sectional teams within the NPAB to drive state-level nutrition and physical activity interventions and evaluation of program impacts in accordance with state and federal funding requirements. The HPS II may represent the Branch by serving on relevant cross-sectional, cross-department and public workgroups to advance healthy eating, active living, and chronic disease prevention approaches and other nutrition and physical activity-related opportunities. Travel is an essential function of this position and is required up to 15 percent of the time.
"The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year."
If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR's website to review the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH's Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required , and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
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Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST IIAdditional Documents
Job Application Package ChecklistDuty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:JC-455385
Position #(s):580-310-8336-021
Working Title:Strategic Alignment Specialist
Classification:HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $7,064.00 - $8,842.00
# of Positions:1
Work Location:Sacramento County
Telework:Hybrid
Job Type:Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department-mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems towards a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.
CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California's diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.
Through statewide, regional and local partnerships, programs and policy initiatives, CDPH's Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB) promotes healthy eating, physical activity and nutrition security with an emphasis in communities with the greatest health disparities.
Special RequirementsFor 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 # ( 455385 ) 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.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 11/18/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To ApplyComplete 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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Public HealthCCAU MailingAttn: Classification & Certification UnitP.O. Box 997378MS 1700-1702Sacramento , CA 95899-7378
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Public HealthCCAU Drop OffClassification & Certification Unit1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
Desirable Traits:• Positive, can-do attitude• Professionalism• Ability to work with a high degree of independence as well as work as part of a functional team.• Respectful and inspirational• Fast learner with ability to prioritize workload• Ability to multi-task• Ability to analyze and coordinate complex projects with multiple internal and external partners• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities• Excellent communication skills
Experience in:• Conducting and/or directing and/or analyzing complex public health programs in communities experiencing the greatest health disparities and the ability to solve complex issues/challenges by recommending and implementing effective courses of action.• Analyzing and providing highly skilled public health expertise on work plans, materials, program guidance, policies, procedures, legislative bill analyses and/or policies.• Providing leadership on diverse workgroups and projects, fostering positive collaboration and partnerships, and completing the work within the requested deadline and/or approved budget.• Professionally representing employers/programs at meetings, conferences, webinars, and trainings with high-level stakeholders.• Assessing, recommending and/or developing policies, systems and environmental change strategies and actions that can positively impact the public's health.• Preparing a wide variety of policy, technical and programmatic communications.• Managing multiple assignments at a time.
Desirable Qualifications:• Experience and/or education in public health, nutrition, physical activity, and/or obesity/chronic disease prevention.• Experience assessing and providing training and technical assistance to agencies/organizations implementing public health programs with an emphasis on obesity prevention, healthy eating, physical activity and policy, systems, and environmental changes.• Facilitation and meeting planning experience
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.Human Resources Contact:Human Resources Division(916) 445-0983apply@cdph.ca.govHiring Unit Contact:Fam Heatherly(279) 667-1499Fam.Heatherly@cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.EEO Contact:EEO Office(916) 445-0938
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) will be used to pre-screen applicants for the HPS II position. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of the candidate's experience that qualifies him/her for this position. Candidates are also required to include a resume with their submission; however, please note resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Please see instructions below.
Upon review of the duty statement, please describe how your knowledge, skills, education, and experience have prepared you for this HPS II position.
The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, using 12-point Arial font.
Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the selection process.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II serves as a highly skilled, technical public health program consultant. The HPS II requires a high level of expertise in statewide assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of major statewide programs, initiatives, and policy development that support community-based and public health approaches to improve food insecurities and health disparities of eligible low-income Californians. The HPS II identifies, develops, and fosters partnerships to advance healthy eating, active living, and obesity prevention policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes; assists leadership with planning and implementation of prevention strategies and activities; and works in collaboration with cross-sectional teams within the NPAB to drive state-level nutrition and physical activity interventions and evaluation of program impacts in accordance with state and federal funding requirements. The HPS II may represent the Branch by serving on relevant cross-sectional, cross-department and public workgroups to advance healthy eating, active living, and chronic disease prevention approaches and other nutrition and physical activity-related opportunities. Travel is an essential function of this position and is required up to 15 percent of the time.
"The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year."
If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR's website to review the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH's Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required , and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
-----
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST IIAdditional Documents
Job Application Package ChecklistDuty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:JC-455385
Position #(s):580-310-8336-021
Working Title:Strategic Alignment Specialist
Classification:HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $7,064.00 - $8,842.00
# of Positions:1
Work Location:Sacramento County
Telework:Hybrid
Job Type:Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department-mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems towards a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.
CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California's diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.
Through statewide, regional and local partnerships, programs and policy initiatives, CDPH's Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB) promotes healthy eating, physical activity and nutrition security with an emphasis in communities with the greatest health disparities.
Special RequirementsFor 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 # ( 455385 ) 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.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 11/18/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To ApplyComplete 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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Public HealthCCAU MailingAttn: Classification & Certification UnitP.O. Box 997378MS 1700-1702Sacramento , CA 95899-7378
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Public HealthCCAU Drop OffClassification & Certification Unit1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
Desirable Traits:• Positive, can-do attitude• Professionalism• Ability to work with a high degree of independence as well as work as part of a functional team.• Respectful and inspirational• Fast learner with ability to prioritize workload• Ability to multi-task• Ability to analyze and coordinate complex projects with multiple internal and external partners• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities• Excellent communication skills
Experience in:• Conducting and/or directing and/or analyzing complex public health programs in communities experiencing the greatest health disparities and the ability to solve complex issues/challenges by recommending and implementing effective courses of action.• Analyzing and providing highly skilled public health expertise on work plans, materials, program guidance, policies, procedures, legislative bill analyses and/or policies.• Providing leadership on diverse workgroups and projects, fostering positive collaboration and partnerships, and completing the work within the requested deadline and/or approved budget.• Professionally representing employers/programs at meetings, conferences, webinars, and trainings with high-level stakeholders.• Assessing, recommending and/or developing policies, systems and environmental change strategies and actions that can positively impact the public's health.• Preparing a wide variety of policy, technical and programmatic communications.• Managing multiple assignments at a time.
Desirable Qualifications:• Experience and/or education in public health, nutrition, physical activity, and/or obesity/chronic disease prevention.• Experience assessing and providing training and technical assistance to agencies/organizations implementing public health programs with an emphasis on obesity prevention, healthy eating, physical activity and policy, systems, and environmental changes.• Facilitation and meeting planning experience
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.Human Resources Contact:Human Resources Division(916) 445-0983apply@cdph.ca.govHiring Unit Contact:Fam Heatherly(279) 667-1499Fam.Heatherly@cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.EEO Contact:EEO Office(916) 445-0938
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) will be used to pre-screen applicants for the HPS II position. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of the candidate's experience that qualifies him/her for this position. Candidates are also required to include a resume with their submission; however, please note resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Please see instructions below.
Upon review of the duty statement, please describe how your knowledge, skills, education, and experience have prepared you for this HPS II position.
The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, using 12-point Arial font.
Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the selection process.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.