HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

About the position

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, tracking, and managing all Grant and Fiscal functions of the Infectious Diseases Laboratories Division (IDLD). The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) independently manages the most complex grant budgets, facilitate grant reports, pay invoices, track expenses, liaise with grantees & grantors, and environment for the IDLD operations. This includes developing and implementing program policy, procedures, and priorities while collaborating in decision making for the program. The HPS I focuses on grant and financial operations of the Division. The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the ELC Expansion and Grant and Procurement Unit. This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex grant budgets.
• Facilitate grant reports.
• Pay invoices and track expenses.
• Liaise with grantees and grantors.
• Develop and implement program policy, procedures, and priorities.
• Collaborate in decision making for the program.

Requirements

• Must have taken and passed the examination for this classification if new to California state service.
• Current state employees must have taken and passed the examination for this classification to be hired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience interpreting data and solving programmatic and administrative problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Branch staff and administrative personnel.

Benefits

• Hybrid telework option up to three days per week.
• Business travel reimbursement.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.