Privacy Training Specialist

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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-

Position #(s):
XXX

Working Title:
Privacy Training Specialist
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6, $8,729.00 A

$7, $9,599.00 B

$7, $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
California's Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state's healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We can provide you with the tools to start, build, or transition your career while making an impact for all Californians.

At HCAI's Office of Information Services, we shape conversations and generate impactful insights about California's healthcare landscape from data submitted to us by hospitals, health plans, prescription drug manufacturers, and California's health care workforce. These conversations and insights inform policymakers, researchers, community leaders, and the broader health care industry regarding topics such as health care cost transparency, the total cost of care, and health outcomes. Our mission is to expand equitable access to quality, affordable health care for all Californians. Join a dynamic team of technology enthusiasts implementing and maintaining innovative solutions to meet the Department's needs.

HCAI demonstrates a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated, and comfortable as their authentic selves. We value our employees' skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture providing equitable opportunities which empowers health care access and information serving diverse CA populations.

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Job Description And Duties
Hybrid Telework Opportunity
Under direction from the HCAI Chief Risk Management Officer, and in coordination with the HCAI Privacy Officer, the Privacy Training Specialist develops, delivers, assesses, and enhances Privacy program training content for HCAI consistent with federal/state privacy laws and regulations, such as (but not limited to) the Federal Privacy Act and the California Information Practices Act. The incumbent will provide general (all staff) and specific (role-based) training content to all levels of management and staff in the Department. In addition, this position is responsible for developing training assessments to assist the Privacy program with continuous improvement activities and learner performance metrics.

The Privacy Training Specialist assists with the production of training materials. This may include the development of multimedia, such as videos, audio recordings, infographics, and mixed web content. The incumbent must possess strong written and verbal skills.

This is a public-speaking role. The incumbent is expected to be an engaging teacher-facilitator with a high degree of professional decorum in group settings. The incumbent is also expected to seek feedback from learners and adjust their engagement techniques in order to achieve a high degree of learner satisfaction.

The Privacy Training Specialist assists learners outside of training settings with questions related to correct privacy practices and procedures, such as by responding to calls or emails. The incumbent may be called upon to assist with general Privacy program needs as required.

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Special Requirements
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral