HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I Program Consultant

Summary

Health Program Specialist I (538046) — Program Consultant

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager (HPM) I, Health Equity and Local Programs Unit within the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP). The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I serves as a technical consultant with expertise in tobacco prevention public health policy, program planning, assessment, and implementation. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating tobacco prevention strategy design, formulating policy recommendations, designing programmatic interventions, overseeing data collection and analysis, and establishing evaluation methods. This role entails analyzing current research and evaluation data, conducting needs assessments and trainings, facilitating workgroups, participating in strategic planning sessions, and creating programmatic guidelines. Additionally, the HPS I provides consultation to local, state, and federal agencies as well as community organizations, requiring a significant degree of autonomy. The position involves travel in-state and out-of-state (approximately 10%), including occasional overnight stays for trainings, meetings, and conferences.

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.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnerships. The Mission of the California Tobacco Prevention Program is to work toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Final Filing Date: 11/24/2026

Job Description

Health Program Specialist I (538046) — Program Consultant

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager (HPM) I, Health Equity and Local Programs Unit within the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP). The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I serves as a technical consultant with expertise in tobacco prevention public health policy, program planning, assessment, and implementation. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating tobacco prevention strategy design, formulating policy recommendations, designing programmatic interventions, overseeing data collection and analysis, and establishing evaluation methods. This role entails analyzing current research and evaluation data, conducting needs assessments and trainings, facilitating workgroups, participating in strategic planning sessions, and creating programmatic guidelines. Additionally, the HPS I provides consultation to local, state, and federal agencies as well as community organizations, requiring a significant degree of autonomy. The position involves travel in-state and out-of-state (approximately 10%), including occasional overnight stays for trainings, meetings, and conferences.

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.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnerships. The Mission of the California Tobacco Prevention Program is to work toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Final Filing Date: 11/24/2026