Public Health Program Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $110,780.33 - $134,654.20 Annually
Location : Concord, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: VBND-2026A
Department: Health Services - Only
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ZA
The Position
Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Program Specialist II position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Public Health Division's Maternal and Child Health Program located in Concord, CA.
Our clinics serve a diverse community, and the incumbent will oversee complex grants and program activities that support our clinic populations. This position may occasionally require travel to various locations throughout Contra Costa County.
We are looking for someone who is:

• A Strong leader: You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of subordinate staff.
• Professional: You must provide and promote excellence in customer service for both external partners and the public.
• Results Driven: You will be able to effectively set and meet program goals.
• Analytical: You will manage, compile, and analyze data.
• Detail Oriented: You will be in constant compliance with state and federal program mandates and establishing procedures accordingly.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Providing supervision, technical assistance and consultation to program managers
• Establishing, reviewing, evaluating, implementing and interpreting program policy to ensure compliance with State and Federal program mandates
• Identifying urgent needs for program services and making appropriate referrals
• Provide budgetary support when it comes to grant management
• Developing and writing proposals for grant applications

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a high value team environment.
• You will be part of a culture that encourages growth and innovation.
• There is open dialogue between staff and management.
• You will have job stability and opportunities for career growth.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may work under pressure and need to deliver assignments in tight timeframes.
• You must adapt to ever-changing technology.

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks self
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Displaying Ownership & Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Visionary Leadership: Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change
• Building Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Organization Design & Structure: Establishing organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities

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The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Social Welfare or a closely related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience, or its equivalent, in a health care organization, public health agency or community program providing program management and direction and other administrative duties.
Substitution: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in any of the aforementioned fields and three years of full-time experience or its equivalent performing management and direction and other administrative duties in a health care organization, public health agency or community program may be substituted for the master's degree requirement. One (1) additional year of experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required academic major. No substitution is permitted for a Bachelor's degree.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RESTRICTED POSITIONS:

1. Successful candidates for some positions in the HIV/AIDS Program require clearance from the State Office of AIDS prior to a permanent appointment.
2. Successful candidate for the position in the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program must meet the criteria established by the State Medi-Cal Program as Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP). This includes: a) Registered Nurses and Public Health Nurses with a valid certificate from the State of California; b) Physician Assistants with a valid license issued by the California Physician Assistant Committee; c) Registered Dietitians with a valid registration from the American Dietetic Association; d) individuals possessing either a master's degree in Social Welfare (MSW) with an emphasis in medical or a master's degree in Public Health (MPH) with an emphasis in health education; e) Licensed Clinical Psychologists; and f) Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselors
3. Successful candidate for the position in the Senior Nutrition program must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a current registration as a Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association)
4. Successful candidate for the position in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a current registration as a Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association)

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (BCQ): Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online behavioral consistency questionnaire assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies to be placed on the eligible list. These may include but are not limited to: Legal & Regulatory Navigation, Displaying Ownership & Accountability, Critical Thinking, Delivering Results and Writing.(Weighted 100%).

The BCQ Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of SEPTEMBER 2, 2026.
The BCQ Assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for the Public Health Program Specialist II position and to assist in assessing each applicant's individual qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant experience and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

• I Understand

02
Do you possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Social Welfare, or a closely related field?

• Yes, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my application
• No, but I possess a Master's Degree in an unrelated field and have 1 additional year qualified experience.
• No, but I possess a Bachelor's Degree in the above mentioned field and have 2 additional years of qualified experience.
• No

03
How many years of full-time experience do you have in a health care organization, public health agency or community program providing program management and direction and other administrative duties where you managed and improved program operations?

• 2 years or more of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described

04
Do you have previous experience working in a county/state/federal government health agency in a non-academic capacity?

• Yes
• No

05
Per Personnel Management Regulation (PMR) Rule 718, this eligible list may be used for alternative certification purposes to fill Public Health Program Specialist I ($8,287 - $10,073) positions. If you are hired permanently on an alternate certification, your name will be removed from the Public Health Program Specialist II eligible list. Would you like to be referred on alternate certifications?

• Yes
• No - I want to be referred ONLY for Public Health Program Specialist II positions.

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I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.

• Yes
• No

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