What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES position at Department of State Hospitals?
The Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) reports to the Health and Safety Officer (HSO) and assists other hospital management with planning, developing, evaluating, and coordinating the hospital’s emergency, business continuity, hazard mitigation plans, program communications and preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery program and interactions with other local, state, and federal emergency preparedness agencies, as appropriate. The ESC is responsible for emergency planning and guiding activities that involves coordinating mutual aid, memorandums of understanding, and other emergency management agreements to mitigate risks or threats to public safety and protect hospital employees, patients, and property. The ESC is expected to serve the hospitals in an assigned first-responder function along with fire, hospital police, and medical personnel, when necessary.The ESC and the HSO represent the hospital in developing a statewide system for emergency preparedness and planning in coordination with the DSH-Sacramento Enterprise Health and Safety Chief, and the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (SESC) from the Statewide Quality Improvement (SQI) Division. The position will function in a wide range of activities, including preparing, implementing, and administering the hospital’s Emergency Management Program; preparation of complex documents for regulatory and accreditation agencies such as Cal/OES, California Department of Public Health, Cal/OSHA and Joint Commission; compiling performance improvement data, analyzing aggregate hospital data; and conducting presentations and training on behalf of Health and Safety - Standards and Compliance.
The ESC must be able and available to respond on-site to hospital emergencies 24/7/365 to ensure protection and safeguarding of DSH employee and patient safety, and public property using hospital specific protocols, plans, and policies.
The ESC may be required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital’s Standards Compliance Director and executive management team.
Statewide travel may be required for exercises, incident response at other DSH facilities, and training.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
DSH – Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
A completed 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 # 467832 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 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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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: 3/10/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in emergency preparedness.
- Knowledge of State and Federal laws, regulations, and requirements relating to local, State, and Federal emergency management planning and emergency response.
- Computer experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Ability to learn and operate emergency management communication and technology tools such as satellite phones and emergency notification systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience for emergency management training and instruction.
Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Emergency Services Coordinator classification.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(909) 742-5550
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:Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
rachel.guerrero@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.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
The ESC must possess the following:
ABILITY TO: Plan for emergencies and respond, under all conditions, appropriately to emergencies and disasters by applying emergency management principles to the specific immediate situation; apply professional knowledge and ability to all situations of coordination, planning, and mitigation of hazards, and communicate risks to specific emergency management situations; interpret emergency management-related laws and their application to program or incident situations; develop and implement new and revised methods and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, local, State, and Federal officials, and representatives of other organizations; prepare complete and comprehensive reports and recommendations; communicate and write effectively; reason logically; analyze problems and situations accurately and take effective action.
Training and Development Information
Training and Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes. DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:
- Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification;
- Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position;
- Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
- Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field.
An employee must have permanent status in the present classification. An employee currently in a Limited Term position is not eligible for a T&D assignment. The employee may, but is not required to, satisfy the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification; except, the employee shall possess any licensure, certificate, or similar credential that is a component of the minimum qualifications.
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.
