Public Health Emergency Planning Specialist*

Job Description

The Job

The Department of Public Health (DPH)isrecruiting for Public Health Emergency Planning Specialists* who function as a coordinator for emergency response activities. Incumbents develop and maintain emergency response plans for the provision of emergency public health care services; prepares public and private partners for emergencies with public health impacts including disease outbreaks, bio-terrorism attacks, hazardous materials, environmental events, or other natural disasters (such as earthquake, wildfire, flood, landslides, and severe weather); and develop and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

The incumbent selected for this position will meet critical Department priorities and deliverables for emergency grants. Incumbent will be dedicated to ensuring the readiness and response capabilities of Public Health with an emphasis on public health preparedness, emergency response and other public health crises.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Planning and Research: Conducts research and designs emergency plans based on data and health risk assessments to address potential public health crises.
• Resource Allocation: Ensures essential resources-such as medical supplies and personnel-are available and effectively distributed for emergency response.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Working with a wide variety of staff, Public Health programs, Departments, and outside agencies to meet shared goals and ensure a unified and coordinated emergency response.
• Program development, implementation, and evaluation: Develops and evaluates emergency preparedness programs.
• Training and Exercises: Organizes and conducts training and drills to prepare public health personnel and partners for real-world emergency scenarios.
• Grant Management: Overseeing the allocation and utilization of funds from grants to support the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
• Reporting: Preparing and submitting required reports to leadership, agencies, programs, and/or other departments.
• Emergency Response: Serving as a key team member for the Department of Public Health during emergency activations.

*Official Job Title: Medical Emergency Planning Specialist

For more detailed information, refer to the Medical Emergency Planning Specialist job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: The incumbent will be required to use their personal vehicle to travel to various office locations as needed (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation and maintained throughout employment.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation which may include verification of education and employment history. Applicants are also required to pass a work related physical exam and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options listed below:

Option 1:
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Communications or closely related field of study.
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Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a health care, public health, health education, or emergency services program. Experience must include program planning, development, implementation, and/or evaluation.

Option 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units in Health Science, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Communications or closely related field of study. A list of completed college coursework must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one (1) of the fields of study listed above. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
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Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in a health care, public health, health education, or emergency services program. Experience must include program planning, development, implementation, and/or evaluation.

Note: Experience gained as a disaster worker or reassigned worker during an emergency response such as the COVID-19 pandemic may be considered qualifying and should be clearly listed on the work experience section of the application to be considered.

Note: C oursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal applicant will possess a Master's degree in one of the qualifying fields, multiple years of experience in public health setting, emergency management, or Incident Command System (ICS) training. Also, the ideal applicant will possess experience in conducting presentations (for large and small audiences), program development and evaluation, emergency preparedness exercises, and trainings.

Experience with Co-management of the Department Operations Center (DOC) during emergency activations, and maintaining the adequate communication with Department and Countywide partners with respect to emergencies/disasters is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, November 6, 2026 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.sbcounty.gov." Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific