Job Posting: Emergency Pharmaceutical and Warehouse Section Emergency Response Coordinator

Department of Public Health

JC-454195
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Emergency Pharmaceutical and Warehouse Section Emergency Response Coordinator
EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

$5,204.00 - $7,997.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/10/2025

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by enhancing preparedness and response for emerging public health threats in support of the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.

Under the direction of the Program Manager II of the Emergency Pharmaceutical and Warehouse Section (EPWS), the Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) completes technical, analytical, and research assignments relevant to the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of emergency management operations and programs including performing a wide variety of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of emergency management systems in a program that is one of the Governor’s Disaster Preparedness Initiatives. The ESC will support the statewide public health and medical disaster response readiness within the EPWS, assist in the development of a robust inventory management system, provide project management and coordination efforts, and provide guidance and direction on the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the Medical and Health response system. 

In the event of an emergency activation, the incumbent may be required on short notice to work irregular and overtime hours, including weekends, holidays, extended, or rotating shifts (day/night) during disaster operations to support CDPH emergency response capabilities. During emergency operations, incumbent may be required to work in the Receiving, Staging, and Storage (RSS) warehouse, State Operations Center (SOC), the Medical Health Coordination Center (MHCC), or other external governmental Emergency Operations Centers (EOC). The incumbent is required to participate on a Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) Incident Response Team.

The incumbent must be ready to deploy for up to two (2) weeks to austere conditions, adhere to all safety rules, exercise good judgment, build extensive relationships across all disciplines and jurisdictions, influence and lead change, and practice appropriate policies and procedures.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”    

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement. 

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-454195
Position #(s):
580-230-4926-909
Working Title:
Emergency Pharmaceutical and Warehouse Section Emergency Response Coordinator
Classification:
EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
$5,204.00 - $7,997.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

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.

The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting one Emergency Services Coordinator, OES to join the Program and Response Branch.

Emergency Pharmaceutical and Warehouse Branch. The CPR coordinates statewide public health emergency preparedness and response planning for the California Department of Public Health with a primary focus on preparing Californians for public health emergencies.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY).  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

 

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(454195) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

 

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 CalCareers Account at   www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

 

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/10/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Public Health
CCAU Mailing
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health
CCAU Drop Off
Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may not be scored/reviewed.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Carissa Bowen
(279) 599-5562
carissa.bowen@cdph.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.


Statement of Qualifications Instructions:

Describe your emergency services coordination experience in the areas noted below. For each, please include the position(s) in which you performed these duties and the start and end dates (month and year) of each position.

  • Planning emergency management programs, emergency response plans, or emergency recovery efforts. (Note: Emergency response refers to the coordination of response efforts and does not refer to single-incident first-responder’s responses.)
  • Conducting analysis related to emergency management programs, emergency response plans, or emergency recovery efforts. For example, analyzing data to identify the appropriate response (funding, state/local response) for particular emergency activation(s) or conducting analyzes on existing emergency management programs (pre or post emergency activation).
  • Program management for emergency programs, emergency activations or emergency recover efforts.
  • Implementing emergency management programs, emergency response plans, or emergency recovery efforts. For example, experience leading an emergency response team or leading an emergency activation command center team/effort.
  • Presenting on emergency management programs, emergency response plans, or emergency recovery efforts. Experience may include presenting recommendations and post emergency activation debriefs.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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