The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) works under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor of the Community Health Education Unit within the Exposure Prevention and Education Section. The HPS I will plan and contribute to the evaluation of a variety of activities in the unit. They will help build capacity in communities affected by the social determinants of health by training community health workers and other community leaders about environmental exposures that impact them. The HPS I will provide communication and health education support to communities impacted by health inequities and environmental justice issues.
Health Program Specialist I (HPS I)
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=1192
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.