Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator (Safety) - Hybrid Telework

Under direction of the Department of State Hospitals, Statewide Quality Improvement (SQI) Division's Enterprise Health and Safety Chief (Staff Services Manager III), the Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator (Sr. ESC), serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a variety of tasks related to federal and state disaster planning response, mitigation, and recovery within the State Hospital structure and work environments (Forensic Psychiatric Hospitals and Community Programs).

Representing DSH with authorized communications and coordination to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Medical and Health Coordination Center (MHCC), Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)and other California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), the Department of General Services (DGS), and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), California Technology Agency (CTA).

Supporting the DSH Executive-level Unified Hospital Command Group (UHCG) during activation of the Department Operations Center or local Hospital Incident Management Teams (HIMT).

Identifying and providing DSH proposals for emergency planning projects to obtain federal and state disaster assistance funding related to enhance hospital and community program disaster preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.

Acting as the DSH Statewide SME with knowledge and understanding of California State and local government emergency operations preparedness planning, response, mitigation, and recovery.

Serving as a liaison with federal, state, and local partners to assist in the coordination of disaster preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery planning operations.

Coordinating a statewide hospital team of Emergency Services Coordinators and guide initiatives such as Emergency Operations Plans, Emergency Business Continuity Plans, Hazard Mitigation Plans, ESC training requirements, mutual aid and support within DSH, Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) roles and responsibilities, table-top and fully functional exercises, and utilization of emergency notifications systems (ENS) and recording, reporting and After Action Reports (AAR) to improve the DSH emergency preparedness posture.

Working effectively under pressure and adversity during emergency fire/life/safety situations involving DSH executive decision makers, oversight agency leaders, and key stakeholders and experience within an Incident Command Structure (ICS) or Hospital Incident Command Structure (HICS).

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

• This position is currently offered with the potential for a hybrid work environment. Consistent with Policy Directive 5338, Telework may be considered with prior approval from management. Travel throughout California site visits, including overnight travel, to DSH partnered treatment facilities will be required with prior notice.
• Incumbent must comply with Government Code Chapter 3 State Employee Telecommuting Program [14200-14203] (Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1389, Sec. 1.) that disallows California state employees to reside out of state while performing their work duties. Travel of 35-50% is required to all DSH locations statewide.
• Eligible for Safety Retirement - this position requires that the employee continue their ongoing responsibility (at least 51% of their time) towards the protection and safeguarding of public and property as well as continued activities that provide regular and substantial contact with incarcerated individuals.

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
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-450087

Position #(s):
461-518-8085-001

Working Title:
Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator (Safety) - Hybrid Telework

Classification:
SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES $6,888.00 - $8,778.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

This position can be located at any of the following facilities:

Atascadero State Hospital - San Luis Obispo County
Coalinga State Hospital - Fresno County
Metropolitan State Hospital - Los Angeles County
Napa State Hospital - Napa County
Patton State Hospital - San Bernardino County
Sacramento Headquarters - Sacramento County

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts - Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or
• Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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: 10/18/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Ray Harrington
Attn: Ray Harrington
1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Ray Harrington
Ray Harrington
1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento , CA 95814
Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.
  
  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.
  
• Other -
  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your transcripts along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
  
  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience, must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• The ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse stakeholders, multiple levels of management, and multi-disciplinary administrative, program, healthcare, and law enforcement professionals.
• The ability to sustain mental acuity for complex problem resolution, insightful report writing, critical analysis, and thoughtful reasoning.
• The ability to multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice.
• The ability to respond to emergencies at all times - 24/7/365.
• The ability to organize, document and record a large volume of emergency plans, project documents, incident actions and history, and After-Action Reports (AAR) to ensure monitoring and accountability.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Ray Harrington
(916) 653-4455
SacClassificationandPay@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) containing no more than two (2) pages, 12pt. Arial font, answering the questions below must accompany your application. Resumes and/or cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of a SOQ. Applications without a complete SOQ will not be considered.

Describe your knowledge of California's emergency management and preparedness processes, including the California State Emergency Plan, the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and Incident Command Structure (ICS).

Describe your experience in working with some/all of the following government entities: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), California Emergency Medical Authority (EMSA), California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Department of General Services (DGS) and/or other emergency response programs in government departments or agencies.

Describe your experience in leading the activities of a team and coordinating the production of work products to support the organization's mission.

Describe a specific experience working with executive, middle, line management and rank and file personnel in an emergency incident or planning exercise. Please include the outcome of this experience and lessons learned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.