Health Program Specialist Ii

Fitness Council Coordinator, HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/13/2026

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing leadership, direction, and technical consultation to implement initiatives prioritized by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being (GAC), whose mission is to promote the physical fitness and mental well-being of all Californians at all ages. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) directs, organizes, and coordinates projects and activities that advance physical fitness and mental well‑being statewide, collaborating with state agencies, stakeholders, and contractors.

Responsibilities include translating council‑derived priorities and deliverables into actionable implementation plans, guiding cross agency collaboration, and managing public‑facing campaigns. In‑state travel is required up to 10% of the time. Occasional work outside normal business hours and on weekends may be required to attend events.

The Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB) is part of the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). We are dedicated to advancing community health and well‑being by addressing systemic inequities, promoting equitable access to resources, and strengthening the social drivers of health that allow communities to thrive. At the same time, CHC strives to foster an internal culture where equity, mattering, psychological safety, psychological agency, and belonging are prioritized.

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.

This is a 12 month Limited‑Term Full‑Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

# of Positions: 1

Hybrid

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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