INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST) JC-535198

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. 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. CDPH works to protect the public’s health in the Golden State, and helps shape positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department’s programs and services collaborate with local health departments and state, federal and private partners to touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With a focus on the future, CDPH is transforming into a continuously improving, agile organization that adapts to a growing science of public health and California’s dynamic environment to continue our long history of public health successes. The Office of Communications (Comms) coordinates CDPH’s communications activities. Comms supports the strategic goals of CDPH through responding to questions from the news media, reporting public health data, manages CDPH's social media and website content, composing and distributing the Department's internal communications, and working on proactive public health messaging to both general audiences and underserved communities. “The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.” “*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.” Department Website: Job Description And Duties This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by serving as the Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist and Content Creator, performing the more complex professional and technical tasks associated with a comprehensive external communications program to inform the public of public health activities and objectives via social media and other digital communications tools. Under the direction of the Information Officer II, the Information Officer I (Specialist) serves as a social media and digital marketing specialist and content creator in Comms. The incumbent will assist with planning, evaluating, and contributing to CDPH's social media platforms, and develop content, including videos and graphics to promote and educate the public on CDPH programs and social media editorial calendar campaigns. The incumbent works under the direction of the Information Officer II, Social Media and Digital Communications Manager. 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-535198 Position #(s): 580-020-5601-011 Working Title Social Media Specialist/Content Creator Classification INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Public Health