California Department of Public Health
Local Emergency Preparedness Coordinator | Health Program Specialist I, JC-49482
California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Local Emergency Preparedness Coordinator | Health Program Specialist I, JC-494824
The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) supports CDPH’s mission by enhancing preparedness and response for emerging public health threats. This position serves as a technical consultant and liaison to local public health jurisdictions (LHJs), providing leadership, coordination, and oversight for emergency preparedness programs funded through federal and state sources. The HPS I ensures programmatic compliance, supports performance improvement, and fosters collaboration across public health and healthcare sectors.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness programs for assigned LHJs, including Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), and Pandemic Influenza (Pan Flu) initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME), providing technical assistance and training to LHJs on programmatic requirements, performance measures, and reporting expectations.
Review LHJ annual work plans and programmatic purchase requests in coordination with Contract Managers to ensure alignment with federal and state guidelines.
Monitor and track LHJ progress toward deliverables and performance measures; collect and analyze reports to identify best practices, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Maintain awareness of evolving local, state, and federal emergency preparedness policies and communicate relevant updates to LHJs and CDPH leadership.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local, regional, and state emergency planning experts in public health and healthcare.
Review LHJ emergency preparedness and response plans, identify capability gaps, and recommend strategies to strengthen local readiness.
Act as a liaison between LHJs and the State to address preparedness gaps and escalate systemic issues to management.
Plan and conduct annual site visits to assess LHJ programmatic progress, provide technical assistance, and document findings in formal reports.
Organize and facilitate regional meetings with LHJs to promote coordination and share strategies for improving preparedness and response.
Track and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions and provide ongoing support to LHJs.
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in public health emergency preparedness or healthcare preparedness programs.
Proven experience with developing and improving emergency preparedness and response plans.
Strong knowledge of federal and state emergency preparedness funding streams, including PHEP and HPP.
Familiarity with SEMS, NIMS, and other emergency management frameworks.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to travel for site visits, trainings, and meetings (up to 20%).
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) An SOQ is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skill meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ responses are evaluated for writing ability. Please address the SOQ by using specific examples of your education, training and experience.
For additional information on writing an SOQ, please visit the CDPH guidance.
An SOQ is required. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and be no more than two pages in length. Resumes or a cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.
Describe in detail your experience managing or supervising complex major health programs or projects, including planning, researching, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring. Include start and end dates (month and year) for each position.
Eligibility Information If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.
Please visit the CalCareers/Exams page to review the Health Program Specialist I exam bulletin.
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. Telework eligibility is at the Department’s discretion and may change in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Program. All teleworking employees must be California residents.
Additional Details Final Filing Date: 10/21/2025
Job Code #: JC-494824
Position #: 580-230-8338-016
Working Title: Local Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Sacramento, CA
Contact Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness programs for assigned LHJs, including Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), and Pandemic Influenza (Pan Flu) initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME), providing technical assistance and training to LHJs on programmatic requirements, performance measures, and reporting expectations.
Review LHJ annual work plans and programmatic purchase requests in coordination with Contract Managers to ensure alignment with federal and state guidelines.
Monitor and track LHJ progress toward deliverables and performance measures; collect and analyze reports to identify best practices, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Maintain awareness of evolving local, state, and federal emergency preparedness policies and communicate relevant updates to LHJs and CDPH leadership.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local, regional, and state emergency planning experts in public health and healthcare.
Review LHJ emergency preparedness and response plans, identify capability gaps, and recommend strategies to strengthen local readiness.
Act as a liaison between LHJs and the State to address preparedness gaps and escalate systemic issues to management.
Plan and conduct annual site visits to assess LHJ programmatic progress, provide technical assistance, and document findings in formal reports.
Organize and facilitate regional meetings with LHJs to promote coordination and share strategies for improving preparedness and response.
Track and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions and provide ongoing support to LHJs.
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in public health emergency preparedness or healthcare preparedness programs.
Proven experience with developing and improving emergency preparedness and response plans.
Strong knowledge of federal and state emergency preparedness funding streams, including PHEP and HPP.
Familiarity with SEMS, NIMS, and other emergency management frameworks.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to travel for site visits, trainings, and meetings (up to 20%).
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) An SOQ is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skill meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ responses are evaluated for writing ability. Please address the SOQ by using specific examples of your education, training and experience.
For additional information on writing an SOQ, please visit the CDPH guidance.
An SOQ is required. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and be no more than two pages in length. Resumes or a cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.
Describe in detail your experience managing or supervising complex major health programs or projects, including planning, researching, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring. Include start and end dates (month and year) for each position.
Eligibility Information If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.
Please visit the CalCareers/Exams page to review the Health Program Specialist I exam bulletin.
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. Telework eligibility is at the Department’s discretion and may change in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Program. All teleworking employees must be California residents.
Additional Details Final Filing Date: 10/21/2025
Job Code #: JC-494824
Position #: 580-230-8338-016
Working Title: Local Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Sacramento, CA
Contact Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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