Job Description

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. As an employee of the Local Services Branch, the selected candidate serves as part of a team that provides support, training, and implements local and statewide policies which protect and serve the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program participants and local agencies.

• Provide expert technical assistance to local WIC agencies on nutrition services, operations, and best practices.
• Monitor agency adherence to the WIC Policy and Procedures Manual (WPPM), Nutrition Services Plan (NSP), and Nutrition Services Standards; conduct on-site evaluations and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement statewide education, breastfeeding, and training campaigns, including Participant-Centered Services, WIC Web Information System Exchange (WISE) education areas, WIC Nutrition Assistant training, and the California Baby Behavior Campaign.
• Research medical and behavioral literature, which includes the design and revise curriculum, educational materials, and staff training modules.
• Prepare reports, memoranda, and budget proposals on complex public health nutrition topics.
• Provide legislative bill analysis on nutrition and breastfeeding issues to inform policy decisions.
• Evaluate local agency implementation of federal and state WIC policies and recommend improvements.
• Monitor and analyze national and state public health indicators relevant to WIC populations and identify emerging risks and recommend strategies to address them.
• Serve as liaison to other preventive health programs within state and local health agencies while providing leadership on nutrition and program issues to reduce risk factors and strengthen inter-program collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance public health nutritional goals and ensure alignment with CDPH strategic priorities.
• Travel statewide up to 25% to conduct on-site evaluations, provide technical assistance, and support program implementation.
  

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association

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.

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 offi ce will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference  Job Control #  516728  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association

• Experience with WIC operations and participant-centered service delivery.

• Strong skills in program evaluation, policy development, and data analysis.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Legislative analysis and project management experience.

• Proficiency with WISE, WPPM, NSP, and Nutrition Services Standards.

• Ability to lead complex statewide initiatives and training programs.

• Commitment to health equity and culturally responsive practices.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

The completed Statement of Qualifications is required to be submitted along with the Application. Applicants must provide a response to the question below. The completed Statement of Qualifications must not exceed two (2) pages in length, must be typed, single-spaced in 12-point Arial font, and must include the applicant’s name in the top right corner of each page. Include the question with your response. Resumes, letters, and other documents will not be considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications. Applications without a Statement of Qualifications or those that don’t follow the above instructions may not be considered.

• Based on the Duty Statement, describe 3 skills or experiences you have that qualifies you for this position, and highlight each one of them

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

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