JC-471034 – Outreach and Education Specialist

The California Department of Public Health is hiring an Outreach and Education Specialist to communicate environmental health issues and support the Biomonitoring California Program. The role involves outreach, managing participant involvement, and evaluating communication strategies. Candidates should have experience in health communication, design software, and preferably be fluent in Spanish. This is a full-time position based in Richmond, CA.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by communicating environmental health issues to biomonitoring participants, stakeholders, and others. This is an essential part of the CDPH goal to Strengthen Prevention and Control of Disease and Injury. The Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) is part of a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental team, and performs a variety of tasks related to health communication and education for the California Environmental Contaminant Biomonitoring Program (also known as Biomonitoring California).

The candidate works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager I, Supervisor of the Biomonitoring Outreach and Communications Unit. The HPS I will assist with the implementation and evaluation of strategies designed to communicate information about the health impacts of chemical exposures to the public, with consideration of CDPH guidance regarding scientific and health literacy, and cultural and linguistic competence. The HPS I will also provide outreach to the public about Biomonitoring California surveillance projects, manage participation in Biomonitoring California projects, and communicate project results to study participants as well as to the public.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Experience communicating complex health (preferably, but not necessarily environmental health) issues

Experience with design software such as Canva or Adobe products

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Fluency in Spanish

How To Apply

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.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=471034

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.