HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II (536919) Health Communications Strategist

Health Communications Strategist The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is seeking a Health Communications Strategist to support the senior leadership team with strategic communications for the CalPERS Health Program. This hybrid position offers up to 40% remote work each week. The salary range for this position is $7,276.00 - $9,107.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. The final filing date for applications is 11/10/2026. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) effective July 1, 2025, directing that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. To apply, complete the Application Package (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) and submit it electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail to: Public Employees Retirement System Postal Attn: JC-536919 / LP Human Resources Division, Recruitment P. O. Box 942718 Sacramento, CA 94229-2718Or drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Public Employees Retirement System Drop-Off HRSD, SSU JC-536919 / LP 400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North 1st floor drop box by security desk Sacramento, CA 95811 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.