JC-482163 - Vendor Consultant (Bilingual)
The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) has been part of the nation’s nutrition safety net for 50 years.
Extensive research has found WIC to be a cost-effective investment that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets, health care for children, and subsequently higher academic achievement for students. WIC helps families receive healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.
Like other divisions within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), WIC builds its program by addressing social determinants of health. WIC impacts the life course by promoting health practices that can ultimately improve life outcomes often experienced by vulnerable communities.
WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too!
Monthly, nearly one million WIC participants can find support at one of 84 local agencies which offer services at more than 500 sites throughout California. WIC participants can redeem their food benefits at approximately 3,800 grocers that are authorized to serve WIC families.
The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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 Vendor Management Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that provides monitoring, training, and support for and collaboration with grocery vendors statewide that serve the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program families.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief, Vendor Authorization and Management Unit II (VAMU II), Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs the more responsible, varied and complex technical analytical staff services related to all aspects of the management of assigned vendors (retail stores) authorized or applying to redeem the electronic benefit system known as the CA WIC Card. Exercise technical and strong analytical skills throughout the vendor operations process. The AGPA performs a broad range of on-site activities related to vendor enablement at WIC authorized vendors and provides technical assistance to WIC authorized vendors over the phone and in person at various and far-reaching geographic areas throughout the state. This position may require travel of up to 30% throughout the state.
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 office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
1. Communicating effectively with various levels of staff and the general public.
2. Providing excellent customer service.
3. Interpreting and explaining processes and procedures to various audiences.
Knowledge of:
1. Completed Staff Work methodology.
2. Information gathering techniques.
3. State and federal policies and regulations as it relates to the WIC Program.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies and the public.
3. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills including reviewing and editing documents.
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.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPostingPrint.aspx?jcid=482163
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.