Public Health Program Associate Jobs in California

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

-AND- 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, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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