HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JC-534408

California Department of Public Health; California; Hybrid; USD 81.000 - 102.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California Department of Public Health seeks a Prenatal Screening Quality & Systems Analyst to join the Genetic Disease Screening Program. Based in Contra Costa County with hybrid telework, the Health Program Specialist II will lead statewide program initiatives, oversee Case Coordination Centers, and guide policy development for CA PNS.

The role requires coordinating with laboratories, contract staff, and regional offices, ensuring policy alignment, quality standards, and effective service

Qualifikationen

• Pass the examination for this classification to be hired.
• Lead statewide program initiatives and oversee Case Coordination Centers.
• Provide professional guidance on program planning, policy development, and standards.
• Monitor contracted staff and ensure compliance of cfDNA laboratory contractors.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate CA PNS Program activities and CCCs.
• Develop and implement program policies and standards.
• Monitor regional offices and contract staff for compliance.
• Support planning for program and laboratory changes.

Jobbeschreibung

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 (CDPH) works to advance the health and well-being of all Californians through prevention, surveillance, policy leadership, and equitable delivery of public health programs. Within CDPH, the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) operates statewide newborn and prenatal screening services that identify and coordinate follow-up for conditions that, when detected early, can reduce morbidity and improve outcomes for families. The California Prenatal Screening (CA PNS) Program is a core component of GDSP and provides comprehensive prenatal screening services to pregnant individuals served across California’s diverse healthcare landscape.

Guided by California statute and privacy protections for the California Prenatal Screening (CA PNS) Program, GDSP maintains systems for specimen processing, results reporting, data tracking, stakeholder education, and contractor oversight. The CA PNS Program collaborates closely with clinical laboratories, Case Coordination Centers (CCCs), OB/GYN providers, large health systems, and genetic counselors to ensure statewide alignment of operational policies, quality standards, and equitable access to screening services. The CA PNS Program also supports policy development, public education, continuing medical education offerings, and cross-division engagement to enhance provider communication and improve patient experience.

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=1191

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by leading statewide program initiatives and overseeing Case Coordination Centers (CCCs) to the California Prenatal Screening (CA PNS) Program in the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP).

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Director of the Prenatal Screening Section. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) plays a key role in advanced program coordination and policy leadership implementation for the CA PNS Program and provides professional guidance on the planning for Program and laboratory changes, the development of Program policies and standards, the monitoring of CA PNS CCCs and coordinators (contract staff such as registered nurses or genetic counselors) at regional Program offices, compliance of cfDNA laboratory contractors, and the evaluation and implementation of CA PNS policies and standards.

Up to 5% travel may be required to attend CCC site visits and attend meetings in Sacramento.

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.

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

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-534408

Position #(s):

580-530-8336-909

Working Title

Prenatal Screening Quality & Systems Analyst

Classification

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Salary range

$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:

Contra Costa County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time