SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Response Coordinator Department of Public Health

JC-506722

- Response Coordinator

SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

$7,026.00 - $8,954.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

3/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing highly complex and sensitive duties in the area of emergency response operations. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Program Manager I in the Response Unit of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR). The Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services (Sr. ESC) performs the most complex, difficult and sensitive emergency management and emergency response duties to function as a highly skilled technical consultant in support of response operations. During emergency operations, incumbent may be required to work in the State Operations Center (SOC), the Medical Health Coordination Center (MHCC), or other external governmental Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) as directed by management. CDPH Response Unit staff are required to complete and maintain emergency management and incident Command System training, based on their respective roles in a response and participate in departmental and statewide readiness drills and exercises, attend meetings, participate in workgroups, attend Federal and State training programs, workshops, conferences and may be required to travel statewide if needed. Response Unit staff need to work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions with short lead times, effectively communicate with stakeholders and provide guidance and direction on the Standardized Emergency Management System and the Medical Health emergency management system. To address urgent operations needs or conduct emergency-related response activities, incumbent may be asked on short notice to work weekends, holidays, extended, or rotating shifts (day/night). 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 procedures. 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. In addition to programmatic activity, the Sr. ESC 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. 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework. 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. Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee's designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-506722

Position #(s): 580-230-8085-909

Working Title:

Response Coordinator

Classification:

SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

$7,026.00 - $8,954.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, 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 Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, OES to join the Program and Response Branch, Response Section, Response 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." "CDPH is an E-Verify Employer"

Department Website:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov 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 # (506722) 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:

3/12/2026