JC-495072 – Medical Health Coordination Center Response Coordinator

Overview

The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is a critical division dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of Californians during public health emergencies. CPR coordinates statewide preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for events such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and other emergencies impacting public health.

Through robust planning, collaboration with local health departments, and partnerships with federal, state, and community organizations, CPR ensures readiness to manage and mitigate health threats effectively. Its responsibilities include developing emergency response plans, training health professionals, conducting exercises to test response capabilities, and providing resources and guidance to strengthen California’s public health infrastructure. By fostering resilience and preparedness, CPR plays a vital role in protecting the state’s diverse populations from evolving health challenges.

*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

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 2% in exchange for 3.5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

The MHCC Section Coordinator plays a critical leadership role within the Medical and Health Coordination Center (MHCC), overseeing one of its operational sections. This position ensures the MHCC section’s daily readiness and effectiveness by maintaining situational awareness, leading staff, setting priorities, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. The MHCC Coordinator serves as a key liaison between internal and external public health and medical stakeholders and supports unified emergency response efforts in collaboration with the CPR 24/7 Intelligence Section.

Lead and coordinate daily operations of an MHCC section, including staffing, planning, and deliverable tracking.
Maintain and update Incident Response Team (IRT) rosters and ensure readiness for emergency activations.
Collaborate with other MHCC Section Coordinators, MHCC leadership, CPR staff, and subject matter experts to develop, implement, and maintain emergency policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with CDPH and state emergency frameworks (EOM, EORP, SEMS, ICS, NIMS).
Develop and deliver standardized emergency response training for CPR staff and other CDPH programs, including instruction in ICS, SEMS, and NIMS. Occasional travel is required for training and coordination.
Manage the CPR responder uniform and credentialing program, including inventory, issuance, education, and equipment maintenance.
Coordinate with the Program and Response Branch and the Planning, Recovery, and Evaluation Branch to support cross-functional activities and ensure operational continuity.
Lead MHCC outreach and recruitment efforts for new IRT members.
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:

Demonstrated leadership experience in emergency response or public health operations.
Strong knowledge of emergency management systems including ICS, SEMS, and NIMS.
Experience developing and delivering training programs in a public health or emergency management context.
Excellent communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with CDPH emergency planning documents and state-level emergency response frameworks.
Ability to manage logistics such as uniforms, credentials, and equipment.
Willingness and ability to travel for meetings, trainings, and emergency response activities.
Perform other job-related duties as required.
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=495072

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.