Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Public Health Medical Officer III, Chief of the Occupational Health Surveillance and Evaluation Program, the Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and dissemination of outreach and education to employers, workers, and other stakeholders about preventing and mitigating exposure to secondhand cannabis smoke. The HPS II will conceptualize complex program strategies and demonstrate a high level of accountability in implementing the goals of Assembly Bill No. 1775 Chapter 1004, an act to amend Section 26200 of the Business and Professions Code, 2024.

The HPS II makes independent decisions about methods and strategies to reach licensed retailers or microbusinesses in the area where the consumption of cannabis is allowed, and who sell tickets for live musical or other performances on the premises. Convenes stakeholder meetings with employers, workers, the Department of Cannabis Control and local health jurisdictions to identify current knowledge gaps and needed resources related to secondhand cannabis smoke exposure in the workplace.  Meets with Subject Matter experts to identify relevant scientific research, review existing guidance, gain expertise in secondhand smoke exposure, and elicit review and feedback on secondhand cannabis smoke exposure guidance for workers. Develops guidance and educational materials for workers and employers on secondhand cannabis smoke exposure and update these materials as new information becomes available.  Develops a dissemination plan and conducts outreach to employers.  Responds to inquiries from employers, workers, and other stakeholders regarding the developed guidance on secondhand cannabis smoke exposures in the workplace.

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:

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.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information     

This position may be eligible for telework. 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.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(491556)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Education and/or experience in health education and/or health communications. 

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). 

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting and to establish effective working relationships.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

Statement of Qualifications Instructions:

Include a concise, well-written 1–2-page letter that:

1. Describes why you are interested in this position.
2. Detail how your education, experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities have prepared you for the duties and responsibilities of this position.
3. Describe in detail your experience managing or supervising complex major health programs or projects including any program planning and implementation, program planning and implementation, program data analysis and evaluation, recommendations to management, budgeting and resource management, policy, regulations, or standards development, and any areas of major/independent responsibility. Please include the start and end dates (month and year) of each position.   

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting . Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewe d.

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