STUDENT ASSISTANT

Student Assistant

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: Contra Costa or Sacramento County.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting health equity, emergency preparedness, data modernization and innovative process improvements, and fostering professional development within the department, ensuring that CDPH remains resilient, inclusive, and impactful in its efforts to protect and improve public health outcomes for all Californians.

Under the close supervision of the Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR) Public Health Medical Administrator II (Office Chief), the Student Assistant will assist with a variety of administrative, technical, and project-related assignments in a learning capacity. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills and provides support to the OIDPR Office Chief and Assistant Chiefs through meeting and event coordination, presentation development, information gathering, and administrative support activities. The incumbent supports the use of emerging technologies and business tools, including AI Copilot and SharePoint, to enhance operational efficiency and improve business processes. Additional responsibilities include supporting procurement and service order activities, maintaining office records and documentation, assisting with customer service and triage functions, coordinating communications, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that support OIDPR operations.

This non-tenured intermittent position will be limited to working up to 1,500 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

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