This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Communications, Food, and Vendor Policy Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that monitors, improves, and implements local and statewide policies which protect and serve the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program participants, vendors, and local agencies.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief, Food Package Unit (FPU), Staff Services Manager I (SSM I). The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) exercises strong analytical skills in working with nutrition specialists to develop and implement food package changes. The AGPA works with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), major food manufacturers, nutritionists, and various WIC Program staff to develop food selections and food packages that provide the required nutritional content for each food category, while reducing costs to the program.
Telework Information :
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office 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.
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
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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 # 462546 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.
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Please answer the following questions to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire:
1. Describe how your knowledge, utilization of critical thinking skills, and experience qualifies you for this position. Using specific examples, describe your ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects, and thrive under deadlines.
2. Describe a time(s) when you have had to convey contract or policy related issues to external stakeholders either in writing or verbally. If you haven’t done so, what are some of the challenges this might entail and how would you address them?
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