Public Health Associate Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $67,766.40 - $95,742.40 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number: 26-16312CONTDPH-01
Department: Public Health
Division: 93000-Public Health
Opening Date: 07/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County, Department of Public Health is recruiting for a contract Public Health Program Specialist* who performs administrative and operational program development activities; draft department contracts; monitor contract compliance; draft Board Agenda Items and provide additional administrative support for executive-level projects; and analyze, recommend, and develop project plans/policies/procedures and knowledge assets/tools for agency/department programs.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyzes and interprets federal and state laws, regulations, court orders and directives from the State for impact on current operations; reviews local operation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Performs analytical studies of organizational systems, procedures, policies, and practices; proposes new or modifies administrative policies, organization, and procedures; as approved, coordinates the implementation of adopted recommendations.
• Develops knowledge assets/tools to facilitate adopted recommendations for agency/department, policy and procedure handbooks, automated tools, forms, and user guides.
• Writes or coordinates with others in preparing requests for proposals and contracts for performance of services with the primary responsibility to assure compliance with program regulations; assists in evaluating bids, recommends to management which contractors to select; monitors program aspects of contracts as assigned.
• Analyzes existing operations, procedures, and systems within program area; makes recommendations for organizational or procedural changes, which will result in effective business processes within the framework of legal requirements.
• Performs preliminary and detailed planning for implementation of new or revised programs and procedures; conducts formal or informal training of program implementation.
• Coordinates and participates in development of an automated system used for designing, monitoring, and implementing agency/department business processes and services.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a contract position which does not obtain status as a regular County employee. The contract period is anticipated to be two (2) years. The Contract may be extended dependent on continuing funding and organizational staffing needs.
Travel: Travel throughout the County and State may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for local transportation; travel throughout the state will be at the provision of the employer. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement
• Medical and Dental coverage, including family coverage; Medical Premium Subsidy (MPS) to offset the cost of medical plan premiums
• Paid Vision insurance for employee
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan, 457(b)

Minimum Requirements
Education: An Associate's degree, or equivalent completed college coursework (defined as completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education), in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education.
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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time administrative experience with primary responsibility for performing one or more of the following functions at a programmatic or organizational level:
1) research analysis, evaluations, and report and policy/procedure writing;
2) reviewing and interpreting legislation and/or regulations and projecting probable impacts;
3) collecting, organizing, and evaluating data and making recommendations;
4) contract development and compliance; and
5) project management and collaboration with stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement programs.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: research, project planning and development; program/procedural impacts and analysis; contract development and compliance; technical writing; employee development and training; and working with various computer programs and software applications. The ideal candidate will also have experience leading projects, supervisory, or management experience and Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the hiring authority, and the most highly qualified candidates may be contacted to participate in the interview process.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2026Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. .
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
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Specific benefit information can be found in the job announcement or your employment contract. Detailed benefits information can also be viewed on the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division website at
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Administrative Experience: Indicate the amount of administrative experience (research analysis, evaluations, and reporting, policy/procedure writing; contract development and compliance) you possess.

• I possess two (2) years or more of full-time administrative experience.
• I possess one (1) year of full-time administrative experience.
• I possess less than one (1) year of full-time administrative experience.
• I have no related experience.

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EXPERIENCE: Indicate within which area(s) you have two (2) years of full-time experience with primary responsibility for performing the following functions at a programmatic or organizational level. All experience must be clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

• 1) research analysis, evaluations, and report and policy/procedure writing
• 2) reviewing and interpreting legislation and/or regulations and projecting probable impacts
• 3) collecting, organizing, and evaluating data and making recommendations
• 4) contract development and compliance
• 5) project management and collaboration with stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement programs
• None of the above

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Experience: For each box checked in the question above, clearly described the duties and tasks that you performed. If you do not possess any experience as indicated in the question above, indicate "N/A".
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Education: Do you possess an Associate degree or higher in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education?

• Yes
• No

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SPECIAL SKILLS: Some positions require special experience in the areas listed below. Indicate in which areas you have ongoing experience by checking the appropriate box.

• Automated systems including hardware and software application
• Community Relations/Outreach
• Contract development, procurement and monitoring
• Employee development including development, planning and/or delivery of training
• Grant writing procurement and monitoring
• Intergovernmental/Interagency coordination
• Project management including developing project plans, leading/coordinating project groups and managing project time frames
• Compiling statistical reports and data
• Researching and analyzing legislation, State and Federal mandates, or other regulations
• Technical writing including policies and procedures, manuals, automated user guides, requests for proposals, reports and recommendations
• None of the above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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