Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the OLPPP Chief, the Bilingual Health Program Specialist II has primary responsibility in OLPPP for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of complex multilingual outreach, education, and training materials and methods and the development of a comprehensive communication plan. Works closely with other OLPPP staff designing and implementing special intervention projects which address high-visibility lead-related hazards in vulnerable, hard-to-reach employer and worker populations; has primary responsibility for the design and conduct of the educational and evaluation components of these projects.

Provides expert advice and guidance to the OLPPP and OHB Chiefs on Departmental web policies and standards and represents OHB on Departmental website task forces. Oversees all aspects of lead-related web pages and coordinates with Cal/OSHA on cross-posting of lead-related program materials.

Follows state and federal legislation relevant to occupational health and safety outreach and education, and prepares bill analyses and budget change proposals when appropriate. Recommends language for Cal/OSHA regulations and health standards in the areas of worker training and hazard communication.

Coordinates the activities of other OHB staff in the area of multilingual communications and serves as a branch-wide expert on translation of educational materials.

The position reports directly to the Chief, Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OLPPP).

This position is flexible (based on the need of business), it can be hybrid, telework-centered, or office-centered in compliance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

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 #(517917)  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 occupational and public health.

• Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written)

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

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

• Outstanding organizational skills.

• Ability to wear a respirator.

• Comfortable conducting site visits in industrial and construction environments

• Masters Degree in a scientific discipline preferred

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

Include a concise, well-written 1-2 page Statement of Qualifications that:

1. Describes why you are interested in this position.

2. Details how your education, experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities have prepared you for the duties and responsibilities of this position.

3. Describes prior experience with bilingual communications, including any experience in communicating about occupational and/or environmental health.

4. Describe in detail your health program administration experience including the duties performed, the length of time, with the start and end dates (month and year) of each job.

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 (SOQ)  instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

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