HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Job Posting : Communications Specialist

Department of Public Health

JC-406485 - Communications Specialist

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$6,243.00 - $7,815.00 per Month

Final Filing Date : 6 / 6 / 2024

Application Methods : Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the public’s health and promoting health, wellness, and equity.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Chief, Public Awareness Section within the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch.

The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) functions as a communications specialist supporting the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch’s (SAPB) multifaceted, cutting-edge advertising and marketing campaigns.

Prevention and awareness campaigns include a broad range of topics, including youth cannabis prevention; opioid misuse and overdose prevention;

and problem gambling awareness. The HPS I oversees project management, public relations activities, and social media for advertising campaigns designed to effectively reach multiple priority target groups.

The HPS I supports branch-wide communications policy, messages, priorities, and strategies in the use of media to prevent risky substance use and promote behavioral health and wellness.

The HPS I provides consultation in relevant meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, and community organizations.

Limited in-state travel (10%) with occasional overnight stays are required.

Telework is available for this position in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policies and Procedures.

To obtain list eligibility for the Health Program Specialist I, before applying for this position, you must first take and pass the Health Program Specialist I exam :

This is a reposting of JC- to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed.

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.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

For 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 (, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account.

Please reference Job Control # () 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 (, 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 Please submit only one application.