Job Description and Duties
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. The AGPA serves as a highly skilled program consultant within the HAI and antimicrobial resistance (AR) health communications programs; participates in project development, maintains project plans, tracks project progress, and upholds timelines for key program projects; communicates with local health departments and health care providers as related to HAI data and information for the public; and implements methods for evaluation of program effectiveness. Responsible for participating in mandated HAI Advisory Committee meetings with local health jurisdictions, state and federal officials, community- based organizations, and participates in programmatic collaboratives and initiatives as appropriate.
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Health Program Manager I.
Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
Please use this link to take the Analyst II exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815
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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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.
