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Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by enhancing preparedness and response for emerging public health threats through serving as the emergency response communication and coordination hub; providing leadership and vision through planning and guidance; effective management and oversight of emergency preparedness funds; and providing good customer service.

The candidate works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) in the Local Planning and Preparedness Unit of the CPR. The HPS I will act as a skilled technical program consultant and perform complex, high-level analysis of a coordinating the development and implementation of the Local Emergency Response Plans, and other Local operational response plans, for the 58 Local Health Departments. The HPS I will make recommendations for revisions to policies or procedures after identifying gaps in response capabilities. The incumbent coordinates response efforts with local agencies involved in emergency preparedness and disaster response planning to ensure an integrated, multidisciplinary response effort with the Receiving, Storing, and Staging Warehouse Mobilization Center (RSS-MC), and Federal and local partnerships for medical countermeasure distribution and dispensing.

This position is being re-advertised to increase the candidate pool. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.

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About The 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.