JC-459761 – Medical and Health Coordination Center Coordinator

Overview

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Medical and Health Coordination Center (MHCC) Readiness Unit Program Manager I (PM I), the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (Sr. ESC) will independently lead a disaster response MHCC Section during public health and medical emergency response activities and independently coordinate day-to-day activities in the MHCC and the Richmond Campus Coordination Center (RCCC). The incumbent independently works with internal and external partners including the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), California Emergency Support Function (CA-ESF) 8 partners, and California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) to ensure continuity of preparedness and response activities. The incumbent independently and collaboratively develops, implements, and revises standardized operating procedures (SOP), advises and makes recommendations to Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) executive management on the status of daily operations pertaining to emergency response, and works with the CPR 24/7 Intelligence Section and Incident Response Team (IRT) leads to ensure a unified and coordinated effort during public health and medical emergencies. The Sr. ESC performs the most complex, difficult, and sensitive emergency management, emergency response, recovery, and planning work. The incumbent is independently responsible for significant, specialized emergency management projects; serves as a team lead and/or project coordinator on emergency management projects; formulates program and policy direction and alternatives; and develops methodologies for implementation. CPR Emergency Services Classification staff are required to complete and maintain emergency management and Incident Command System (ICS) training, based on their respective roles in a response, and participate in periodic departmental and statewide readiness drills and exercises, attend meetings, participate in workgroups, attend Federal and State training programs, workshops, conferences and may be required to travel statewide if needed. The incumbent may need to work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions with short lead times, effectively communicate with stakeholders, and provide guidance and direction on the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the Medical and Health response system. To address urgent operational needs or conduct emergency-related response activities, incumbent may be asked on short notice to work weekends, holidays, extended, or rotating shifts (day/night).