HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JC-531869

California Department of Public Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a Regional Program Coordinator (Health Program Specialist II) to lead regional coordination across Rural North, Bay Area, Greater Sierra-Sacramento, Central California, Southern California, and Los Angeles. The role is based in the United States with hybrid telework and travel up to 20% to local health jurisdictions.

You will convene LHJs, develop statewide metrics, share best practices, and manage regional projects in partnership with local

Responsibilities

• Convene local health jurisdictions (LHJs) in the region to discuss policy issues at local and state levels.
• Develop statewide metrics and share best practices, challenges, and resources from CDPH and local partners.
• Develop and manage regional projects and coordinate strategies leveraging legislation, regulations, and partnerships.

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

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.

Job Description And Duties

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: Sacramento or Contra Costa County.

This is an office-based position with up to 20% (approximately 1 day per week/4 days per month but may vary depending on need and scheduling with local partners) of travel required to assigned Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs).

The HPS II will be directly assigned one or two of the following Regional Public Health Office regions: Rural North, Bay Area, Greater Sierra-Sacramento, Central California, Southern California, and Los Angeles, based on program need and fit with partners.

• Rural North
• Bay Area
• Greater Sierra-Sacramento
• Central California
• Southern California
• Los Angeles

The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) is responsible for convening the local health jurisdictions (LHJs) in the region to discuss policy issues at the local and state levels, develop statewide metrics, share best practices, challenges, and resources from CDPH and local partners, and develop and manager projects for the region, including data analysis. The HPS II will respond to often urgent, time-sensitive inquiries, and develop policy guidelines and recommendations. The HPS II facilitates coordination and development of strategies to leverage legislation, regulations, and partnerships to promote, including by addressing social and structural determinants of health. The HPS II works with public information officers, scientists, and the local support section to support and work in partnership with local health jurisdictions and local public health regions. The HPS II team members are each directly assigned to designated Public Health Regions.

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.

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: 10/9/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531869

Position #(s): 580-012-8336-005

Working Title: Regional Program Coordinator

Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00

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: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time