Public Health Nutrition Specialist | PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT III (SPECIALIST)

essential public health services directly and/or thorough strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department - mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems toward a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.

CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.

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THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento or Contra Costa *

This position supports the CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by leading or co-leading equity and strategic alignment activities in the Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB), whose vision is well-nourished, physically active Californians living in healthy communities.

The Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Spec) (PHNC III) provides nutrition and health education expertise and advanced professional, public health, and administrative guidance related to the assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of major statewide programs, initiatives, and policy development that support community-based nutrition and public health approaches to improve nutrition security and health of Californians. The PHNC III provide professional and administrative guidance  on the development of statewide strategies and programmatic policies for the planning and implementation of interventions focusing on nutrition and healthy eating across settings; assists leadership with planning and implementation of obesity prevention strategies and other nutrition and physical activity-related activities; serves as a subject matter expert in nutrition science and developing evidence-based nutrition standards; and works in collaboration with cross-sectional teams within the NPAB and across state government to drive state-level nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and evaluation of program impacts in accordance with state and federal funding requirements.  Travel in state is required up to 10% of the time.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT III (SPECIALIST)

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:

• Knowledge of and experience with policy, systems and environmental change strategies as it relates to public health interventions.
• Knowledge of and experience with planning, conducting, evaluating public health interventions, specifically obesity prevention, nutrition- and/or healthy eating related interventions.
• Experience providing training and technical assistance on planning, conducting and evaluating public health interventions, specifically obesity prevention, nutrition- and/or healthy eating-related interventions.   
• Experience with technical writing, policy briefs, and/or nutritional analysis for policy purposes
• Detail oriented, organized, ability to multi-task.
• Excellent writing, listening, presentation, facilitation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

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.

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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.

About California Department of Public Health

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 Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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