Senior Emergency Management Coordinator

THE AGENCY
The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family, and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Specialized Medical Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services, and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.  
 
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) plans, coordinates and oversees pre-hospital and emergency medical care systems in response to individual needs and community crisis. EMS program's major strengths are cooperation, patient advocacy, advanced medical technology, electronic documentation, and evidence-based data.
 
HEALTH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
The Health Disaster Preparedness (HDP) section is part of EMS and is responsible for planning the agency's overall preparedness and response to a potential disaster affecting the medical and health systems in Orange County. HDP is funded through a variety of state and federal grants. HDP's emergency preparedness functions consist of all-hazards planning including medical countermeasures, medical and health provider preparedness, operations center development and oversite, volunteer programs, and response to pandemic and natural disasters affecting Orange County.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Emergency Management Coordinator (Sr. EMC) will work independently in the HDP section as a subject matter expert and provide technical expertise to maintain, organize, implement, and evaluate multiple HCA Emergency Operations Plans. The Sr. EMC will support the administration of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grants, coordinate HDP program goals and objectives, and lead the healthcare disaster preparedness initiative. This position will also develop emergency preparedness plans, coordinate with outside agencies to enhance emergency preparedness, and oversee training and exercises.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Represent HCA and report/receive necessary information during the monthly Operational Area Emergency Management Meetings held with cities, special districts, mutual aid partners, OC Sherriff’s Department, OC Fire Authority, and other County Agencies
• Plan HCA Training and Exercises meeting grant requirements. 
• Develop new plans and strategies meeting program requirements.
• Review and build upon current plans. 
• Participate in Health Care Coalition of Orange County (HCCOC) meetings, trainings and exercises and participate on multiple sub-working groups.
• Provide analysis of emergency management principles, hazard vulnerability assessments and strategies to mitigate hazards within the County directly related to impacts to the health and medical system.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and community partners to coordinate paraprofessional response to public health emergencies/disasters and perform disaster preparedness exercises.
• Respond to activations of the County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center and other locations to assist with emergency response and recovery.
• Opportunity to travel for various Emergency Management conferences. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience in developing plans, procedures, and training programs for a local, State, or federal government emergency management program. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher before date of appointment.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following competencies:
 
Technical Knowledge | Experience

• Knowledge of major components of an emergency management system.
• Knowledge of organization and operations of various government agencies involved in community health and medical health disaster preparedness.
• Familiarity with grant budgets and program projects development and implementation.
• Experience developing plans, policies, procedures, and instructions for emergency management systems.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations governing health facilities.

Organizational Skills | Planning 

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities of a program providing disaster management.
• Organizes appropriate ad-hoc groups to strategize, implement & evaluate interventions.
• Establishes overall plan, including timeline to accomplish goals.
• Effectively prioritizes work and meets established deadlines.
• Develops and maintains effective systems to manage multiple tasks and track information.

Building and Maintaining Relationships

• Collaborates with other public and private agencies to meet needs as they relate to medical health disaster preparedness.
• Exchange information with internal and external partners and assure cooperation in achieving the goals of the agency.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with clients, medical professionals, peers, and managers to achieve service goals.

Writing & Oral Communication | Presentation Skill

• Provides leadership to Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness programs.
• Acts as an advocate and resource for staff, encourages involvement and participation of staff in coalition activities.
• Speaks effectively and presents information on emergency preparedness to lay persons, medical specialists, and community groups.
• Adapts communication style and information to ensure audience engagement and understanding.
• Disseminates knowledge to staff and ensures compliance on a continuous basis.
• Communicates with and educates the public on emergency medical preparedness.
• Writes clear and concise reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
 
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
 
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates who meet the qualifications listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
 
Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) | Application Review (Weighted 100%)
An Appraisal Panel of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above.
  
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
 
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.  Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements. 
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details

Email Notification 
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