Overview
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 in support of the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.
Under the direction of the Program Manager II of the Emergency Pharmaceutical and Warehouse Section (EPWS), the Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) completes technical, analytical, and research assignments relevant to the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of emergency management operations and programs including performing a wide variety of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of emergency management systems in a program that is one of the Governor’s Disaster Preparedness Initiatives. The ESC will support the statewide public health and medical disaster response readiness within the EPWS, assist in the development of a robust inventory management system, provide project management and coordination efforts, and provide guidance and direction on the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the Medical and Health response system.
In the event of an emergency activation, the incumbent may be required on short notice to work irregular and overtime hours, including weekends, holidays, extended, or rotating shifts (day/night) during disaster operations to support CDPH emergency response capabilities. During emergency operations, incumbent may be required to work in the Receiving, Staging, and Storage (RSS) warehouse, State Operations Center (SOC), the Medical Health Coordination Center (MHCC), or other external governmental Emergency Operations Centers (EOC). The incumbent is required to participate on a Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) Incident Response Team.
The candidate must be ready to deploy for up to two (2) weeks to austere conditions, adhere to all safety rules, exercise good judgment, build extensive relationships across all disciplines and jurisdictions, influence and lead change, and practice appropriate policies and procedures.
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.
