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 the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program participants, vendors, and local agencies.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief, Food Package Unit (FPU), Staff Services Manager I (SSM I). The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) exercises strong analytical skills in working with nutrition specialists to develop and implement food package changes. The AGPA works with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), major food manufacturers, nutritionists, and various WIC Program staff to develop food selections and food packages that provide the required nutritional content for each food category, while reducing costs to the program.
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