California Department of Public Health

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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 Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services (PMI, OES) to join the Program and Response Branch, Response Section. The 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. • Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov • Check out How to Apply for a Job at CDPH • Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. • The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year • New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable. • Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction. Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR), Response Section Program Manager II, the Program Manager I (PM I) will serve as the Chief of the Regional Disaster Public Health Representative (RDPHR) Unit, comprised of Senior Emergency Services Coordinators. The RDPHR Unit Chief is responsible for oversight of the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Regional Disaster Public Health Representative (RDPHR) Program. The PM I will develop RDPHR roles and responsibilities in accordance with CPR’s program vision, manage and provide oversight to the CDPH RDPHR program, and work with internal and external partners, the six California Mutual Aid Regions and the counties represented within each region, Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Emergency Support Function (CA-ESF) 8 and other CA-ESF partners, and the California Health and Human Services Agency to ensure continuity of preparedness, response, and recovery activities. 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. Up to 50% travel is required. 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: • Knowledge of and experience with local and regional communities in California; including experience with or at local health departments • Knowledge of and experience with public health and medical disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery • Knowledge of Incident Command Systems (ICS) and the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) • Able to work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams • Ability to communicate with and convene a large group of internal and external stakeholders, including state and local program representatives and senior department leadership • Possess excellent and effective written and oral communication skills • Ability to analyze program situations and develop effective courses of action to solve them 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. For additional information on writing an SOQ, please visit How to Write a Statement of Qualifications. 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. • Emergency services activities with increasingly responsible management, planning, program evaluation, or related. 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 go to CalHR’s website to review the Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services 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. 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 duty statement. Final Filing Date: 12/3/2025 Job Code #: JC-499015 Position #(s): 580-230-4924-XXX Working Title: Regional Disaster Public Health Manager Classification: PROGRAM MANAGER I, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES $8,230.00 - $10,242.00 Work Location: Sacramento County 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.