HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JC-535978

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. This position is in the Chronic Disease Surveillance and Research Branch (CDSRB) under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). CDSRB is committed to supporting the CDPH mission and strategic plan of serving the public by collecting, managing, and sharing statewide data about chronic diseases and risk factors, conducting surveillance and research to monitor and report incidence, prevalence, disparities, and factors contributing to chronic diseases to improve the health of Californians. CDSRB coordinates these activities by directing, managing, and monitoring the state-mandated Ken Maddy California Cancer Registry (CCR ), California's Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP) , the Richard Paul Hemann California Parkinson's Disease Registry (CPDR) , the California Neurodegenerative Disease Registry (CNDR) , and the California Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (CA BRFSS) . In addition to its surveillance and research activities, CDSRB also engages in extensive public health initiatives and educational programs aimed at promoting awareness and prevention of chronic diseases. By collaborating with various partners and leveraging advanced data analytics, CDSRB strives to identify emerging health trends to provide information and guidance toward evidence-based interventions. These efforts ensure a comprehensive approach to chronic disease prevention and management across the state. “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. ” Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description

And Duties The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervisor II, Section Manager, Chronic Disease Operations Section. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as the Operations Lead exercising substantial initiative and works collaboratively with national, statewide, and regional stakeholders. The HPS II provides high level expertise on operational activities and initiatives related to the CCR, including responsibility for developing, planning, and evaluating the program, policies, procedures, and making enhancement recommendations. Responsible for coordinating programmatic activities with CCR contractors and identifying critical gaps in CCR initiatives and developing possible strategies and approaches that can align with policy changes, funding opportunities, and performance measures. The HPS II will lead the modernization of the state cancer registry through legislative, regulatory, and policy change. Analyzing critical health policy issues related to cancer data collection, disclosure, research, and control; and will advise on policy direction for the program, including a focus on how to reduce cancer-related disparities through policy strategies. 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Final Filing Date: 11/18/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-535978 Position #(s): 580-320-8336-004 Working Title Operations Lead 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: Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time