Overview
Job Description and Duties
This is a repost to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still under consideration.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) responds to numerous public health situations including natural and man-made disasters and emergencies such as wildfires, floods, earthquakes, mass casualty incidents, power outages, drinking water incidents, infectious disease outbreaks, etc. Many of these situations will involve or impact licensed health care facilities, including the patients and populations they serve.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a wide variety of independent, specialized, tasks for the Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Section (EPDR), including serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for EPDR training, drills, and special projects. The HPS II acts as an independent consultant in collaboration with the CDPH Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR), other State and federal agencies, and local emergency and public health partners to coordinate emergency activities specific to public health and medical response during a disaster. This role includes, but is not limited to collecting, analyzing, and reporting situational awareness on affected health care facilities and patients; assisting CDPH CHCQ District Offices as they coordinate resource needs for health care facilities to maintain operations or evacuate patients; and providing technical assistance to recover facilities. This position may require up to 10% statewide travel including overnight stays.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II of the Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Section.
**This position requires rotational 24/7 on-call duties. Flexible scheduling may be required during disaster response to major events.
To obtain list eligibility for the Health Program Specialist II classification, you must first take and pass the Health Program Specialist II exam before applying for this position: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191
Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
About California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
