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 Communications, Food, and Vendor Policy Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that monitors, improves, and implements local and statewide policies which protect and serve Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program participants, vendors, and local agencies.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief, Vendor Policy and Food Package Section Staff Services Manager II (SSM II). The Staff Services Manger I Specialist (SSM I Specialist) oversees the development and implementation of new and existing regulations and policies related to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) authorized grocers (vendors). The SSM I Specialist leads vendor policy and critical regulatory assignments to ensure that all WIC vendor regulations and special projects pertaining to the WIC food delivery system are complete in a timely and efficient manner and adhere to departmental policies and procedures. The SSM I Specialist functions as a highly skilled, project leader and lead independent consultant for the WIC Division pertaining to vendor policy.
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