Program Consultant

Company: State of California
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

The Mission of the California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) 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. Our Core Values - What We Stand For: Health Equity, Social and Environmental Justice, Inclusion, Progress, Respect, Honesty, Accountability, Science, Facts, Evidence, Leadership, Empathy, Courage, Adaptability, Resilience. TCB values diversity at all levels of our organization and is committed to fostering an environment where all employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, treated with dignity and respect, and can thrive. We believe each individual's lived experiences and unique ideas inspire innovative solutions and further our mission to improve the health of all Californians by ending the disease and death caused by tobacco. Join CTCP and help to improve health equity in California! 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. 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 # (338929) 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 . Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 12/15/2022 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Public Health Attn: Classification & Certification Unit P.O. Box 997378 MS 1700-1702 Sacramento , CA 95899-7378 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Public Health Classification & Certification Unit 1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package DocumentsThe 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.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.
• Other - Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of posting . Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SQ will not be scored/reviewed. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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:
  • Knowledge of public health policy, systems and environmental change strategies; planning, implementation of health interventions; and evaluation of policy campaigns.
  • Knowledge of the Request for Applications procurement process.
  • Experienced working with community-based programs; leading teams and managing workgroups.
  • Self-starter, detail oriented, ability to breakdown and organize complex assignments into manageable units; able to multi-task, prioritize work, and follow direction.
  • Ability to work independently, complete tasks and provide quality work products with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent writing and listening skills.
  • Communicate effectively and tactfully (verbally and in writing) when interacting with internal/external stakeholders and the public.
  • Ability to develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to tasks and administrative methodologies.
  • Demonstrate professional, courteous, and positive demeanor.
  • Proficient in MS software. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact:
    Human Resources Division
    (916) 445-0983
    apply@cdph.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact:
    EEO Office
    (916) 445-0938
    CivilRights@Cdph.CA.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will be used to pre-screen applicantsfor the Tobacco Control Program's vacant AHPA position. The SQ must be no longerthan three (3) pages in length, using 12-pt. Arial Font. Applicationssubmitted without the SQ will not be considered for an interview. 1. Describe a policy, system, or environmental change intervention that youworked on. Describe what your role was. 2. Provide an example(s) of when you became a subject matter expert.Describe the processes (including workassignments) you undertook to build your expertise on the topic. 3. Describe your experience with coordinating and collaborating with internaland/or external stakeholder groups. Provide example(s) of how a common goal wasreached through effective collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.What were your contributions? 4. How did you find out about this jobposting? Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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