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JC-516022 - Communications Specialist

California Department of Public Health
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The position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan enhancing preparedness and response for emerging public health threats through provision of leadership, guidance, and advance coordination and collaboration across a variety of complex program areas including policy, equity, public health practice, communications, access to clinical expertise, epidemiology, and pursuit of funding opportunities.

CDPH is an E-Verify Employer  

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Contra Costa or Sacramento County *

This is a remote-based position.

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager (HPM) III, Assistant Deputy Director of the Regional Public Health Office (RPHO), the Communications Specialist (Information Officer II) assists in standardizing messaging, developing materials for public consumption including social media, public service announcements, info graphics and messaging that is culturally competent in addressing the population needs of the Public Health Region. The Communications Specialist position works closely in collaboration with CDPH’s Office of Communications and other Centers as needed. The Communications Specialist team members will be directly assigned one or more of the following Public Health Regions: Rural North, Bay Area, Greater Sierra-Sacramento, Central California, Southern California, and Los Angeles; and may rotate duties as lead liaison with the CDPH Office of Communications. The Communications Specialists will work collaboratively as a team to support and provide back up to their Communications Specialist counterparts as needed.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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 and experience working with local and regional communities in California; including experience with or at local health departments.
  • A skilled and proactive communicator who demonstrates commitment to quality work.
  • Experience working with media and drafting public communication materials including press releases, media advisories and talking points.
  • Experience with web design and SharePoint site design
  • Able to handle pressure and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
  • A team player that approaches assignments with a positive attitude.
  • Have strong organizational skills, able to work independently and willing to learn new ideas and assist where needed.  
  • Able to work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Communicate with and convene a large group of internal and external stakeholders, including state and local program representatives and senior department leadership virtually and in-person.
  • Ability to identify and resolve a broad range of complex governmental and programmatic challenges.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and daily tasks.
  • Equity-minded, responsive and sensitive to diverse populations.
  • Ability to assess issues and quickly identify the best possible solution(s).
  • Possess excellent and effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with others.
  • Ability to establish and foster relationships with partners.
  • Ability to analyze program situations and develop effective courses of action to solve them.
  • Attentive to details.
  • Intermediate MS Office Suite expertise- Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, SharePoint.
  • Proficient in virtual meeting platforms.

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=516022

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.