Project Management Specialist

California Department of Health Care Access and Information; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information is seeking a Project Management Specialist (Health Program Specialist I) to support cross-functional health program projects in the Office of Health Workforce Development in Sacramento.

This permanent, full-time role requires coordinating activities, monitoring contracts for compliance, and collaborating with local, state, federal partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• SOQ is required for application.
• Length: No more than two pages; Spacing: Single-spaced; Font: 12-point Arial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities and monitor contracts for compliance.
• Support cross-functional health program projects and liaise with local, state, federal partners and stakeholders.

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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-524465

Position #(s): 441-221-8338-XXX

Working Title: Project Management Specialist

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: 2

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information works to ensure that healthcare is available where Californians need it most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing vital health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We provide tools and support to help you start, build, or transition your career while making a meaningful impact for all Californians.

The Office of Health Workforce Development increases access to healthcare services in underserved communities with a focus on building a diverse workforce. Our team evaluates healthcare policy, investigates workforce gaps, and distributes over 3,000 awards each year in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants. Be a part of a community of professionals that create innovative solutions to ensure all Californians have access to equitable and quality health care.

HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California.

Department Website: http://HCAI.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, Project Management Unit, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) in the Operations Branch, Program Delivery and Communications Section, supports complex cross-functional health program projects within the Office of Health Workforce Development (OHWD). The position performs a range of health program administration tasks, including assisting with planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring programs and projects. The HPS I supports program leadership and subject matter experts by coordinating program activities, monitoring contracts for compliance, identifying necessary resources, and facilitating collaboration with local, state, federal, and other partners and stakeholders.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted to apply for this position.

Statement of Qualifications

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

Length: No more than two pages.

Spacing: Single-spaced. Font: Use 12-point Arial font.

Header: In the upper left corner of the page, include your name, the date, and the job code number for the posting.

Questions: Responses need not include the question but must be numbered in the same order as below.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

• Describe the most challenging and complex project you have been involved with. What was your role and how did you keep it moving forward?.
• Describe a situation where you demonstrated leadership to move a project forward, even though you didn’t have formal supervisory authority.
• Explain your experience communicating effectively with various stakeholders including executive leadership, external partners, and team members.

To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly.