Overview
The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting one Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, OES to join the Planning, Recovery, & Evaluation Branch, Recovery & Evaluation Section, Recovery Unit. 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.
*The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving in a senior level position in the Recovery Unit of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR), performing the most critical and/or complex work in support of public health recovery, including plan development, providing training, actively participating in coordination of recovery operations after an emergency or disaster in the Medical Health Coordination Center, State Operations Center, Joint Field Office or other governmental emergency operations center as directed by management, in coordination with Federal, State, regional and local partners.
The candidate works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) of the Recovery Unit. The Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services (Sr. ESC) performs the most complex, difficult, and sensitive emergency management, emergency response, recovery, and planning work above the journey level. The Sr. ESC is independently responsible for significant, specialized emergency management projects related to public health recovery operations; serves as a lead person, team leader, and/or project coordinator on the most difficult and complex emergency management projects focused on recovery; formulates program and policy direction and alternatives, which are highly complex and select and develop methodologies for their implementation. The candidate understands the recovery structures and resources of State and Federal partners.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of and experience with local and regional communities in California; including experience with or at local health departments
Knowledge of and experience with public health and medical disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery
Knowledge of Incident Command Systems (ICS), the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and The Recovery Support Functions (RSF
Able to work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to communicate with and convene a large group of internal and external stakeholders, including state and local program representatives and senior department leadership
Possess excellent and effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to analyze program situations and develop effective courses of action to solve them
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=485916
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.
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.
