Overview
The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting one Associate Governmental Program Analyst to join the Program and Response Branch. The CPR coordinates Statewide public health emergency preparedness and response planning for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with a primary focus on preparing Californians for public health emergencies. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting work environment, this is the opportunity for you.
The HPS I works under the general direction of the Program Manager II (PM II) in the Emergency Pharmaceutical and Warehouse Section (EPaWS). The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on the Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Program (MCM) Due to the national and State attention focused on emergency preparedness and prevention, this is a highly visible and politically sensitive program. The incumbent acts as the project lead and is responsible for planning and implementing multiple operational aspects of California’s Medical Countermeasure program statewide. The HPS I facilitates and manages the processes for the receipt of large quantities of emergency medical supplies and pharmaceuticals procured from the state and received from the federal government in response to a disaster. Supports the development and implementation of complex policies and procedures for pharmaceutical and medical supply management.
Up to 15% travel is required to attend meetings and conduct warehouse and inventory coordination and distribution on behalf of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) relating to public health emergency and response issues. To address urgent operational needs or conduct emergency-related response activities, incumbent may, on occasion, be required to work outside core business hours, travel, and transport up to 50 lbs. In the event of an emergency activation, the incumbent may be required, on short notice, to work irregular and overtime hours during disaster operations in order to support one of four CDPH Emergency Operation Centers (EOC). The incumbent is required to participate on a CPR Incident Response Team (IRT).
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=464174
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