California Department of Public Health
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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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 Californias 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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
This position supports the California Department of Public Healths (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all. The Office of Health Equity provides a key leadership role to reduce health and mental health disparities experienced by vulnerable communities in California.
The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
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 promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all. The Office of Health (OHE) was established, as authorized by Section 13109.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, to provide a key leadership role in reducing health and mental health disparities to vulnerable communities.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Chief of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Section (CYBHS) in the Behavioral Health and Equity Branch (BHEB). The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II), Health Equity Lead, is responsible for leading the development and implementation of statewide programs associated with the BHEB. The HPS II works closely with other BHEB staff and contractors to develop a community led and informed, behavioral health program.
The incumbent is also responsible for leading program efforts in mental health policy direction and culturally responsive guidance to various constituency groups and key decision makers on addressing health and mental health disparities and inequities for racial, ethnic, and multicultural communities. As needed, provides high touch mental health technical assistance and directional to local health and mental health departments, Tribal leaders, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders. The incumbent may be responsible for writing contract request for proposals, organizing contract applications scoring teams, and providing direction to contracted staff.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPHs 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.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employees designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2025
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-487738
Position #(s):
580-035-8336-909
Working Title:
Health Equity Lead
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $7,276.00 - $9,107.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JC-487738
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California Department of Public Health 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JC-487738
role at
California Department of Public Health California Department of Public Health provided pay range
This range is provided by California Department of Public Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
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 Californias 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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
This position supports the California Department of Public Healths (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all. The Office of Health Equity provides a key leadership role to reduce health and mental health disparities experienced by vulnerable communities in California.
The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
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 promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all. The Office of Health (OHE) was established, as authorized by Section 13109.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, to provide a key leadership role in reducing health and mental health disparities to vulnerable communities.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Chief of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Section (CYBHS) in the Behavioral Health and Equity Branch (BHEB). The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II), Health Equity Lead, is responsible for leading the development and implementation of statewide programs associated with the BHEB. The HPS II works closely with other BHEB staff and contractors to develop a community led and informed, behavioral health program.
The incumbent is also responsible for leading program efforts in mental health policy direction and culturally responsive guidance to various constituency groups and key decision makers on addressing health and mental health disparities and inequities for racial, ethnic, and multicultural communities. As needed, provides high touch mental health technical assistance and directional to local health and mental health departments, Tribal leaders, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders. The incumbent may be responsible for writing contract request for proposals, organizing contract applications scoring teams, and providing direction to contracted staff.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPHs 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.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employees designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2025
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-487738
Position #(s):
580-035-8336-909
Working Title:
Health Equity Lead
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $7,276.00 - $9,107.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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Seniority level
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Full-time Job function
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Project Management and Other Industries
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