HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I JC-534654

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Program Consultant (Health Program Specialist I) in Sacramento to support the Perinatal Equity Initiative, improve African American maternal and infant health outcomes, and serve as a key liaison with Local Health Jurisdictions.

This permanent, full-time role involves technical analysis of scopes of work and budgets, monitoring program activities, and preparing written management reports.

Qualifications

• This position supports the CDPH mission and PEI initiatives.
• Requires handling scopes of work and budgets, and providing program analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and consultation to Local Health Jurisdictions.
• Review, monitor, and approve Scopes of Work and budgets; review reports and provide feedback.

Job description

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.

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.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

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=1192

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by improving African American maternal and infant health outcomes.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager I, California Perinatal Equity Initiatives Unit, the Health Program Specialist (HPS) I functions as a highly skilled, technical, program consultant responsible for providing support and expertise to the Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs) funded by the Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) and their local grantees. The HPS I is required to provide technical assistance and consultation to Local Health Jurisdictions to support local program development and implementation. The HPS I reviews, monitors, and approves Scopes of Work and budgets; and reviews, analyzes, and provides feedback on required program reports.

The HPS I is responsible for facilitating and participating in the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of program activities and for providing written reports to management with recommendations for program improvement. The incumbent functions as a liaison between staff in the local programs and the State Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division and partners in other programs at the State and local level. Up to 5% in-state travel, which may involve overnight stays, is required to attend meetings, trainings, and conferences, and to visit PEI sites.

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 may be eligible for telework. 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.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s 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.

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-534654

Position #(s)

580-520-8338-048

Working Title

Program Consultant

Classification

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$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.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time