California Department of Public Health
Medical Health Coordination Center Response Coordinator | Senior Emergency Servi
California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
The Medical Health Coordination Center (MHCC) Section Coordinator leads and coordinates daily operations of an MHCC section, ensuring readiness, situational awareness, and timely completion of deliverables. The role serves as a 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. Responsibilities
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. Desirable Qualifications
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. 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 also evaluated for writing ability. Please address the SOQ by using specific examples of your education, training and experience. For guidance, see the CDPH resource on writing engaging SOQs. A Statement of Qualifications (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. Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes or Cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. 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. Working on emergency response projects in an interdisciplinary setting with substantial public contact. For example, experience as a command center lead with multiple state or local representatives, or medical/emergency personnel, for an emergency response project that included disseminating information to the public. Preparing/writing, presenting, and implementing long-range plans, procedures and reports related to emergency management or response. Please explain in detail the preparation, presentation and implementation activities performed. 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 review the exam bulletin: Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services. Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two days per week. Telework eligibility is at the Department’s discretion and subject to change. All teleworkers must be California residents. Candidates outside California may be interviewed, but the selected candidate must have California residency before appointment. Travel may be required, with reimbursements following applicable regulations. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement. Final Filing Date
Final Filing Date: 10/23/2025 Job Code #: JC-495072 Position #(s): 580-230-8085-026 Working Title: Medical Health Coordination Center Response Coordinator Classification: SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES $7,026.00 - $8,954.00 Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Public Health
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The Medical Health Coordination Center (MHCC) Section Coordinator leads and coordinates daily operations of an MHCC section, ensuring readiness, situational awareness, and timely completion of deliverables. The role serves as a 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. Responsibilities
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. Desirable Qualifications
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. 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 also evaluated for writing ability. Please address the SOQ by using specific examples of your education, training and experience. For guidance, see the CDPH resource on writing engaging SOQs. A Statement of Qualifications (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. Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes or Cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. 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. Working on emergency response projects in an interdisciplinary setting with substantial public contact. For example, experience as a command center lead with multiple state or local representatives, or medical/emergency personnel, for an emergency response project that included disseminating information to the public. Preparing/writing, presenting, and implementing long-range plans, procedures and reports related to emergency management or response. Please explain in detail the preparation, presentation and implementation activities performed. 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 review the exam bulletin: Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services. Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two days per week. Telework eligibility is at the Department’s discretion and subject to change. All teleworkers must be California residents. Candidates outside California may be interviewed, but the selected candidate must have California residency before appointment. Travel may be required, with reimbursements following applicable regulations. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement. Final Filing Date
Final Filing Date: 10/23/2025 Job Code #: JC-495072 Position #(s): 580-230-8085-026 Working Title: Medical Health Coordination Center Response Coordinator Classification: SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES $7,026.00 - $8,954.00 Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Public Health
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