Job Description and Duties

Are you passionate about Public Health Nursing? Do you enjoy designing cause-driven contributions in health care services within communities? Then come join our passionate team at Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Branch who focus on prevention services to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure or risk of lead exposure.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working to protect California children from lead poisoning and the adverse effects from exposure to lead.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) III, Chief, Care Management Section (CMS) - Direct Services and Outreach to Health Care Providers. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) II will perform the most complex, difficult, and sensitive public health nursing activities in connection with the prevention and management of California children with potential or actual exposure to lead.

The PHN II will provide direct case management, coordinate case management services and activities, and provide case management reporting related to children with lead poisoning. The PHN II will oversee and manage case management partnerships with other agencies; develop care management related policies, procedures, and materials, and collaborate with PHMO II on medical provider outreach in local health jurisdictions in California without a contracted childhood lead poisoning prevention program. This position requires moderate travel (up to 60%) throughout California for home visits and occasional meetings with occasional overnight stays as required.

License Requirement for both the PHN II and PHN I

Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse and a valid certificate as a public health nurse in California.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II
• PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I (MAND)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-423719

Position #(s):

580-352-8210-909

Working Title:

Lead Poisoning Prevention Public Health Nurse

Classification:

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II

$8,259.00 - $9,553.00 A

$7,922.00 - $10,440.00 B

Shall Consider:

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I (MAND)

$7,002.00 - $9,197.00 A

$7,636.00 - $10,045.00 B

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Contra Costa County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

California has enacted landmark legislation to prevent childhood lead poisoning. This legislation has established the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB), a children's environmental health program offering multi-layered solutions to this complex problem.

The CLPPB oversees a statewide program that provides a wide and complex array of primary and secondary prevention services to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure or risk of lead exposure.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/18/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant.

Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Public Health

Attn: Classification & Certification Unit

P.O. Box 997378

MS 1700-1702

Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health

Classification & Certification Unit

1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in public health field nursing and case management

• Interest in working with a diverse multi-cultural population

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

• Experience working collaboratively with other agencies and disciplines

• Bilingual English Spanish is desirable as this program serves a diverse population including a large Spanish speaking population

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources Division

(916) 445-0983

apply@cdph.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Alexandra Shevchenko

(510) 620-5615

Alexandra.Shevchenko@cdph.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Office

(916) 445-0938

CivilRights@Cdph.CA.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Job Description and Duties Continued

Exam Information

The California Department of State Hospitals administers the Public Health Nurse (PHN) II. Interested applicants, who currently do not have list eligibility or are not eligible for transfer, must apply for and take the PHN II exam with the Department of State Hospitals to obtain list eligibility. Here is the link to the Official Exam Bulletin:

Public Health Nurse II:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/6MH87.PDF

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed.

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.

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"The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year."

Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU)

Will also consider Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the classification but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list by having taken and passed an examination may apply as a TAU. TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period.

In order for a TAU appointment to become permanent, individuals must take and pass the related examination, and thereby become eligible from a certification list, within 9 months of TAU appointment. Individuals who successfully obtain eligibility prior to the expiration of the TAU appointment will not be required to recompete in a competitive process for permanent appointment to that position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.