Homeoffice Regulation Writer/Consultant-Remote presso Heluna Health

The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) and Heluna Health seek a highly skilled Regulation Writer to join our dynamic team. Under the direction of the Public Policy and Prevention Division Chief, the Regulation Writer is responsible for the research, analysis, drafting and overall development of regulation packages for licensing health care facilities. The position requires the application of public health models and principles, health care program design, and delivery principles of proposed regulation development for the Center for Health Care Quality (Center) and for the Director’s Office. The incumbent works with issues of extreme sensitivity with statewide importance and is integral to the Center’s mission. The position will generate high-quality content, working both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.

Must submit a resume with the application. 

Salary range is $114,864-130,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. 

May be required to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently develop large, complex, high priority, and sensitive regulation packages in conformity with department policies and the California Administrative Procedures Act (APA) requirements for adopting, amending and repealing regulations.
• Perform independent research and analysis of statutory program requirements. 
• Be a lead consultant with other department program leads as well as external and internal subject matter experts to adopt, amend, and repeal regulations. 
• Advise management on the need for regulatory action.
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-notice stakeholder meetings. 
• Serve as the lead liaison for the Rulemaking Project Teams (RPT), and coordinate with management on regulation packages being developed. 
• Prepare project plans with statutory regulation deadlines. 
• Prepare reports and other regulation-based analytical staff work, and administrative assignments, which include program policies and procedures. 
• Respond to inquiries from the general public on department regulations.
• Advise management on strategies to develop and promote regulations of statewide significance. 
• Translate complex statutory requirements into program concepts and formal regulations. 
• Assist staff with understanding appropriate regulatory roles, rights, responsibilities, and enforcement options.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience writing and reviewing complex technical documents such as guidance and policy documents, regulations, statutes, reports, descriptive manuals and guides.
• Advanced research and fact verification skills using available resources, publications and subject matter experts as needed.
• Extensive experience developing presentations/slide decks.
• Experience working with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SmartSheet, or other visual platforms
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Legal background and/or experience in public health and healthcare regulatory issues.
• Ability to tailor documents and messages for a variety of stakeholders.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills, including active listening and effective collaboration skills.
• Advanced judgement, analytical and decision-making skills and advanced diplomacy for navigating sensitive issues.
• Discretion in handling confidential documents or issues.

Education/Experience 

Required 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Degrees of interest include Business, Public Policy, Legal, Public Health, Political Science, English
• Experience translating complex, technical language for different audiences, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public. Skilled at adapting tone and content to ensure clarity and engagement across stakeholder groups.
• Skilled at gathering and integrating feedback from multiple stakeholders to refine documents.
• Ability to work with CDPH stakeholders to interpret public health data, and integrate findings into documents, using visuals like charts and graphs to enhance understanding.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, gathering input from subject matter experts, and managing revisions to ensure documents meet the needs of all stakeholders and align with project goals.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Administrative Procedures Act Process
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prepare/present policy recommendations
• Reliable
• Professional

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand - Occasionally
• Walk – Occasionally
• Sit – Frequently
• Handling / Fingering – Occasionally
• Reach Outward – Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend  - Occasionally
• Lift / Carry - Not Applicable
• Push/Pull - Not Applicable
• See – Constantly
• Taste/ Smell - Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is remote and must be available during normal Pacific Time Zone working hours. Must have functioning internet access at remote location.  

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.