JC-472278 – Planning Analyst

Overview

The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting one Health Program Specialist I to join the CPR. 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.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by leading the implementation of activities related to federal fund sources including the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness Programs while providing subject matter expertise and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders related to public health and healthcare emergency management.

Under the direction of the Planning Unit Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) performs complex, high-level analysis of emergency preparedness and disaster response plans and leads their development, maintenance, and updates. The HPS I collaborate with Federal, State, and local stakeholders involved in emergency preparedness and disaster response planning to ensure a coordinated, multidisciplinary response. The HPS I develop and maintains projects driven by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program, and Pandemic Influenza (Pan Flu) programs and funding. The HPS I may provide training and technical assistance to stakeholders involved in PHEP and HPP work.  The incumbent must have knowledge of the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS), the State emergency response structure, and Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness and response plans, resources, and authorities. In addition to programmatic activity, the HPS I will also participate as needed in emergency activations by serving on an Incident Response Team (IRT) in a role in the CDPH Medical Health Coordination Center, the State Operations Center or other operations center as deemed necessary by the emergency. The incumbent may be required, on short notice, to work irregular and overtime hours during emergency operations in order to support the activation.

Up to 15% travel is required to attend meetings and participate in workgroups on behalf of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) relating to public health emergency and response issues; attend Federal and State training programs, in-services and continuing education courses, workshops, conferences, and local site visits. In order 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 25 lbs.

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=472278

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.