Senior Health Services Program Specialist

City of Berkeley, CA; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Berkeley invites applications for the position of Senior Health Services Program Specialist, overseeing the development and execution of health and education programs at the Berkeley High School Health Center. You will manage budgets, grants, and contracts while supervising staff and coordinating with volunteers, schools, and community partners.

The role requires a public health- or policy-related degree with relevant experience; supervisory and budget experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with major course work in public health, health- or social-services related field, or health-related public policy; three years of experience as a health/social services professional.
• One year supervisory experience which has included budget and program development is desirable.
• A master's degree in public health, business administration, public administration or a closely related field is highly desirable.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs.
• A valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and execution of health and education services and programs; continuously assess the needs of various health center programs.
• Supervise professional and support staff within the City; coordinate with volunteers, school district staff, and students.
• Coordinate health services with other City departments and community-based organizations; manage operations and administration of budgets, grants, and contracts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health/related field

Master's degree in public health/public administration or related field (desirable)

Job description

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Health Services Program Specialist! In this role, you will oversee the creation and execution of health and education services and programs, while continuously assessing the needs of various health center programs throughout the City of Berkeley. You'll supervise professional and support staff within the City, and work closely with volunteers, school district staff, and students. You will also coordinate health services with other City departments and community-based organizations.

The current available position is responsible for operations and administration of budgets, grants, and contracts that support programs at the Berkeley High School Health Center.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105763

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with major course work in public health, health- or social-services related field, or health-related public policy, and three years of experience as a health/social services professional.

One year supervisory experience which has included budget and program development is desirable. A master's degree in public health, business administration, public administration or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Other requirements include: Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on September 7, 2026.

The exam process will include, but is not limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
• Oral Board Exam

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [e-mail] at the time of application.