Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section Chief | Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory[...]

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section Chief to lead emergency planning and response efforts. This managerial role involves supervising staff, coordinating statewide initiatives, and developing comprehensive emergency response strategies in an essential public health capacity.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience with emergency planning and preparedness operations.
• Ability to develop response plans and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of the Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section.
• Oversees development of all-hazards response plans and operations.
• Participates in public health emergency exercises and training.

Skills

Emergency Planning

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Hazard Mitigation

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section Chief | Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory), JC-481693

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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 Staff Services Manager II join the Planning, Preparedness and Coordination 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 CDPH does not currently use E-Verify for employment verification.
• 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.

Job Description And Duties

The Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) works under the general direction of the Planning, Recovery, and Evaluation Branch Chief, the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) of the Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section is responsible for public health emergency planning, preparedness, and response activities in coordination with other programs in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and other State and local agencies.

The SSM II supervises and manages the activities of the Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section and is responsible for overseeing, developing and maintaining CDPH’s all-hazards response plans, and Continuity of Operations plans, and all associated plans and preparations for Emergency Support Function 8, Public Health and Medical.

Up to 10% travel is required to attend meetings and participate in workgroups on behalf of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) relating to public health emergency and response issues; attend Federal and State training programs, in-services and continuing education courses, workshops, conferences, and local site visits.

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 the event of an emergency activation, the incumbent may be required, on short notice, to work irregular and overtime hours during disaster operations in order to support one of four CDPH Emergency Operation Centers (EOC). The incumbent is required to participate on an CPR Incident Response Team (IRT).

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:

• Experience with emergency planning, preparedness, and/or response recovery operations.
• Ability to make clear and concise decisions, demonstrate attention to detail, and creativity resolve complex disaster preparedness problems.
• Experience with one or more aspects of hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, or related fields.
• Ability to convene groups of diverse stakeholders spanning multiple disciplines to achieve common goals.

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 additional information on writing an SOQ, please visit How to Write Engaging SOQ's for CDPH.

A Statement of Qualification (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 letter will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ should address the following question:

• What experience do you have in emergency services activities with increasingly responsible management, planning, program evaluation, or related experience which includes the preparation of recommendations to management?
• Describe how you create and instill a common vision among your staff and how you ensure alignment with other groups/stakeholders. 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.

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 Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) 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: 7/1/2025

Job Code #: JC-481693

Position #(s): 580-230-4801-909

Working Title: Planning, Preparedness, and Coordination Section Chief

$7,643.00 - $9,496.00

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 [e-mail] or [phone].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Administrative, and Other

• Industries

  Public Health

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