HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I JC-538046

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Ibrido; USD 74.000 - 93.000; Tempo pieno

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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Program Consultant, HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I, to support tobacco prevention policy, program design, data collection, and evaluation. Based in Sacramento County with hybrid telework, the incumbent collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations to implement evidence-based interventions.

Travel up to 10% for trainings and conferences is expected; the role involves guiding strategy, conducting needs

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• Develop and coordinate tobacco prevention strategy design.
• Formulate policy recommendations and interventions.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and evaluation methods.
• Provide consultation to local, state, and federal agencies and communities.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state up to 10% for trainings and conferences.

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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 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.

The California Department of Public Health is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnerships.

The Mission of the California Tobacco Prevention Program is to work toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

“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

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager (HPM) I, Health Equity and Local Programs Unit within the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP). The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I serves as a technical consultant with expertise in tobacco prevention public health policy, program planning, assessment, and implementation. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating tobacco prevention strategy design, formulating policy recommendations, designing programmatic interventions, overseeing data collection and analysis, and establishing evaluation methods. This role entails analyzing current research and evaluation data, conducting needs assessments and trainings, facilitating workgroups, participating in strategic planning sessions, and creating programmatic guidelines. Additionally, the HPS I provides consultation to local, state, and federal agencies as well as community organizations, requiring a significant degree of autonomy. The position involves travel in-state and out-of-state (approximately 10%), including occasional overnight stays for trainings, meetings, and conferences.

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.

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

Final Filing Date: 11/24/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-538046

Position #(s): 580-345-8338-006

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