PROGRAM MANAGER I, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

State of California•Sacramento, CA

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 2% in exchange for 3.5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not re?ect the salary reduction. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop RDPHR roles and responsibilities in accordance with CPR's program vision
Manage and provide oversight to the CDPH RDPHR program
Work with internal and external partners to ensure continuity of preparedness, response, and recovery activities