California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Health Equity Specialist
California Department of Health Care Access and Information, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
Health Equity Specialist at California Department of Health Care Access and Information Location: Sacramento County · Telework: Hybrid · Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Base pay range
Equity and compensation information Range: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Position details
Job Code : JC-495249 Position #(s) : 441-223-8338-XXX Working Title : Health Equity Specialist Classification : HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I Number of Positions : 1 Work Location : Sacramento County Telework : Hybrid Job Type : Permanent, Full Time About the department
California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We can provide you with the tools to start, build, or transition your career while making an impact for all Californians. The Office of Health Workforce Development increases access to healthcare services in underserved communities with a focus on building a diverse workforce. Our team evaluates healthcare policy, investigates workforce gaps, and distributes over 3,000 awards each year in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants. HCAI demonstrates a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated, and comfortable as their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture providing equitable opportunities which empowers health care access and information serving diverse CA populations. To learn more about HCAI, visit: http://HCAI.ca.gov/ Job Description And Duties
Hybrid Telework Opportunity The Health Program Specialist I functions as an independent, highly skilled subject matter expert and technical program consultant in health equity and state policy. This position provides expert consultation, technical assistance, and coordination in the planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive healthcare workforce equity policies and initiatives designed to advance equity for Californians served by HCAI programs. The specialist addresses complex and sensitive health equity issues, frequently collaborating with the Chief Equity Officer, Health Equity Coordinator, HCAI’s Racial Equity Team, governmental agencies, public and private educational institutions, and employers across California. Take a 2-minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! - https://forms.office.com/g/B6eXh2NKpZ You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Application Instructions
Completed 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 : 10/24/2025 Who May Apply Individuals 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. 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 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. If submitting in hard copy, include a completed Application Package listing. Alternative submission methods are provided in the posting. Required Application Package Documents: Current version of STD Form 678 (or electronic application), Resume (optional), Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in 12-point Arial, single-spaced, no more than 2 pages, with responses to the following questions in numerical order: Describe experience assisting in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a public health program or initiative. Include role, steps, and result. Describe experience working with internal or external partners to support a public health effort and how you ensured productive collaboration. Provide an example of managing competing priorities or tight deadlines on a health-related project and the strategies used to stay organized and deliver quality work. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations when scheduled. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed in this job posting. Job Function and Related Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Note: This job posting includes related roles and notices not directly describing the Health Equity Specialist position; they are part of the posting page content.
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Health Equity Specialist at California Department of Health Care Access and Information Location: Sacramento County · Telework: Hybrid · Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Base pay range
Equity and compensation information Range: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Position details
Job Code : JC-495249 Position #(s) : 441-223-8338-XXX Working Title : Health Equity Specialist Classification : HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I Number of Positions : 1 Work Location : Sacramento County Telework : Hybrid Job Type : Permanent, Full Time About the department
California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We can provide you with the tools to start, build, or transition your career while making an impact for all Californians. The Office of Health Workforce Development increases access to healthcare services in underserved communities with a focus on building a diverse workforce. Our team evaluates healthcare policy, investigates workforce gaps, and distributes over 3,000 awards each year in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants. HCAI demonstrates a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated, and comfortable as their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture providing equitable opportunities which empowers health care access and information serving diverse CA populations. To learn more about HCAI, visit: http://HCAI.ca.gov/ Job Description And Duties
Hybrid Telework Opportunity The Health Program Specialist I functions as an independent, highly skilled subject matter expert and technical program consultant in health equity and state policy. This position provides expert consultation, technical assistance, and coordination in the planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive healthcare workforce equity policies and initiatives designed to advance equity for Californians served by HCAI programs. The specialist addresses complex and sensitive health equity issues, frequently collaborating with the Chief Equity Officer, Health Equity Coordinator, HCAI’s Racial Equity Team, governmental agencies, public and private educational institutions, and employers across California. Take a 2-minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! - https://forms.office.com/g/B6eXh2NKpZ You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Application Instructions
Completed 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 : 10/24/2025 Who May Apply Individuals 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. 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 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. If submitting in hard copy, include a completed Application Package listing. Alternative submission methods are provided in the posting. Required Application Package Documents: Current version of STD Form 678 (or electronic application), Resume (optional), Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in 12-point Arial, single-spaced, no more than 2 pages, with responses to the following questions in numerical order: Describe experience assisting in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a public health program or initiative. Include role, steps, and result. Describe experience working with internal or external partners to support a public health effort and how you ensured productive collaboration. Provide an example of managing competing priorities or tight deadlines on a health-related project and the strategies used to stay organized and deliver quality work. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations when scheduled. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed in this job posting. Job Function and Related Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Note: This job posting includes related roles and notices not directly describing the Health Equity Specialist position; they are part of the posting page content.
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