Nutrition Program Specialist

California Department of Aging; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Aging in Sacramento County is hiring a Nutrition Program Specialist I to support the Older Californians Nutrition Program (OCNP). The role emphasizes program management, policy development, and technical oversight in congregate and home-delivered meals.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework and a salary range of $6,623.00 to $8,290.00 per month, reflecting state pay rules and the PLP 2025 adjustments.

Qualifications

• Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR PLP 2025 requires a 3% pay reduction for 5 hours leave credits.
• The salary ranges shown do not reflect the 3% PLP 2025 pay reduction.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the NWS Supervisor, the Health Program Specialist I serves as a technical and program specialist supporting the OCNP.
• The HPS I collaborates with NWS staff, CDA divisions, AAAs, nutrition service providers, and state/federal partners.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531933

Position #(s): 797-724-8338-006

Working Title: Nutrition Program Specialist

Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Salary: $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.

Number of positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December - 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To Learn More About CDA, Visit: https://www.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit: https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

About This Role

Under the general direction of the Nutrition and Wellness Section (NWS) Supervisor, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) serves as a technical and program specialist supporting the Title III C-1 Congregate Meals and Title III C-2 Home-Delivered Meals components of the Older Californians Nutrition Program (OCNP). The HPS I has lead responsibility for assigned project management, policy and regulation development, programmatic oversight, technical assistance, training, research, and program improvement activities.

The HPS I works collaboratively with NWS staff, other California Department of Aging (CDA) divisions and programs, California’s 33 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), nutrition service providers, and other state and federal partners. The position exercises a high degree of independence and professional judgment in analyzing complex program issues, identifying potential impacts, developing recommendations, and supporting consistent statewide implementation of nutrition program requirements.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process ( 3 Steps To A State Job ). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.