Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the emergency response, finance communication and coordination hub to enhance preparedness and response for emerging public health threats, provide leadership and vision through planning and guidance, and support the effective management and oversight of emergency preparedness funds.

The Staff Services Manager (SSM) III works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Division of Operations, Center for Preparedness and Response. The SSM III is responsible for strategic overview of emergency fund sources, making recommendations on the use of funds, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for the review and analysis of the multiple State and local fund sources.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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 attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference  Job Control # (477722)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff and stakeholders
• Ability to reason logically, analyze problems and situations accurately, and take effective action
• Willingness to assume complex duties and adapt to changing priorities with a high degree of independence
• Ability to make clear and concise decisions, creatively resolve issues, and demonstrate attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks
• Experience in emergency preparedness and response administrative support including grant and contract management operations
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

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 (2) pages in length. Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes, cover letters, and applications will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ should address the following:

Using the duty statement, job description and desirable qualifications posted, please provide a comprehensive description of how your knowledge, skills and experience qualify you for this position. Use specific examples and include relevant education, certifications, leadership experience, employer information, and job duties as applicable. Include any experience with leading workgroups, working with grant deliverables, writing reports or research studies, project planning/management, and managing staff and subordinate supervisors/managers.

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 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 Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewe d .

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