Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II

Salary : $6,502.43 - $8,881.77 Monthly
Location : 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26/50J11/11MC
Department: Health
Division: Health Dept. Admin
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
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Invites your interest for the position of

Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II

$6,502 - $8,882 per Month

Final Filing Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026

Exam # 26/50J11/11MC

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey Health Department, Administration Bureau, Office of Equity Division is seeking a full-time (1.0) Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II (CDPS II) to advance health equity, access to care, and chronic disease prevention through community-centered programs and partnerships.
Access to Care Team: The CDPS II primarily supports asthma prevention and management through the Asthma Prevention Program. Responsibilities include working with individuals and families to identify health goals, addressing barriers to care, supporting behavior change, and providing culturally responsive asthma education and self-management support through home visits. The role also conducts outreach and engagement activities, assists with the implementation and administration of Access to Care programs, and supports broader initiatives and grant-related activities.
The ideal candidate will be certified as a Community Health Worker and possess a certificate from the California Department of Public Health Asthma Management Academy. The CDPS II in this role will be collaborative, organized, and committed to health promotion, social justice, and advancing racial and health equity. The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, facilitate community engagement, and build strong interpersonal relationships is essential, along with a passion for working alongside diverse communities.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

Examples of Duties

• Instructs clients on preventative measures and proper health care procedures.
• Develops training aids and provides educational/training sessions to individuals and groups regarding the availability and specific services provided by health care programs.
• Reviews publications for educational suitability, maintains and distributes health education material, prepares visual aids and display materials.
• Maintains epidemiological records of clients, contacts and suspects.
• Assists in publicizing health care programs through media events.
• Provides input to management during the planning, development and implementation stages of chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs and provides administrative assistance during the administration and evaluation stages.
• Assists in local and State health care studies and research projects.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website:
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques used in health care and health promotion programs.
• Principles and techniques used in developing training materials.

Some Knowledge of:

• Group dynamics.

Skill and Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted through the course of work including individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups.
• Work under limited supervision in field settings.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information in both office and field settings.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish

Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Either Option I

Education:

Completion of all course work for a four-year degree in Public or Business Administration, social work, health education, behavioral science, or closely related field

OR

Option II

Any combination of two years training, education and experience which substantially demonstrates a working knowledge of the requirements for this position. The experience must have been obtained in a chronic disease prevention or health promotion program.

Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
Apply on-line at

by the final filing date of Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES:
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link:
To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.

• I have read and understand these instructions.

02

English/Spanish bilingual skills are desirable for this position, but not required as a condition of employment. Are you able to read, speak and write effectively in English and Spanish? (Select One)

• Yes
• No

03

A Community Health Worker Certification is desirable for the Office of Equity position but not required as a condition of employment. Are you certified as Community Health Worker? (Select One)

• Yes
• No

04

A certificate from the California Department of Public Health Asthma Management Academy is desirable for the Office of Equity position but not required as a condition of employment. Are you currently certified through the Asthma Management Academy? (Select One)

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience, education and/or training the demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to develop, implement, and support public health programs that address chronic conditions, access to care, and health literacy among diverse populations across different age groups, including adults and Spanish-speaking communities
06

Please describe your experience, education and/or training the demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to in effectively communicate and engage with healthcare professionals, diverse populations, and community partners when delivering health education, presentations, workshops, or outreach activities.
Required Question