HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I JC-535018

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

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health seeks a Youth Sports Commission Specialist to support the Blue Ribbon Commission and related activities in Sacramento. This Health Program Specialist I role coordinates, researches, and assists with contractor support to advance public health initiatives under AB 749.

The position is a 12-month limited term full-time role based in Sacramento with hybrid telework, requiring up to 10% in-state travel and eligibility assessment for the Health Program

Qualifications

• Before Appointment To This Position, You Must First Obtain List Eligibility By Taking And Passing The Health Program Specialist I Exam
• In-state travel up to 10% is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, provide technical assistance, research, and contractor support for the Blue Ribbon Commission and the Development of a California Department of Youth Sports or an Equivalent Centralized Entity.
• Assist in planning, documentation, data collection, and preparation of materials to advance Commission activities and the final report to the Legislature and Governor.

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.

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) works to protect the public’s health and shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Public health is for everyone; not just in emergencies but in everyday life - from heart health and mental wellness to food safety and the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases. Our programs and services, in collaboration with local health departments, state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Health Program Administrators play a pivotal role in the field of Public Health by supporting, overseeing and managing health programs that aim to improve community health outcomes. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating public health initiatives, ensuring that these programs are effective and meet the needs of Californians. Health Program Administrators help to address health disparities, promote wellness, and enhance the overall health of communities. Their expertise and leadership are essential in driving public health advancements and ensuring the success of health programs.

"The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year."

"The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer."

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

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing coordination, technical assistance, research, and contractor support for the Blue Ribbon Commission (Commission) on the Development of a California Department of Youth Sports or an Equivalent Centralized Entity, established under the Youth Sports for All Act (AB 749). The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) serves as a key support person to the Health Program Specialist II (HPS II), ensuring coordinated planning, communication, documentation, data collection, and preparation of materials to advance Commission activities and the development of the final report to the Legislature and Governor. In-state travel is required up to 10% of the time.

The Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB) is part of the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). We are dedicated to advancing community health and well-being by addressing systemic inequities, promoting equitable access to resources, and strengthening the social drivers of health that allow communities to thrive. At the same time, CHC strives to foster an internal culture where equity, mattering, psychological safety, psychological agency, and belonging are prioritized.

This is a 12-month Limited Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become permanent.

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.

Before Appointment To This Position, You Must First Obtain List Eligibility By Taking And Passing The Health Program Specialist I Exam

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1192

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2026

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-535018

Position #(s)

580-310-8338-909

Working Title

Youth Sports Commission Specialist

Classification

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time