Salary : $105,331.20 - $128,585.60 Annually
Location : 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics
COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY PROBATIONARY SERVICE

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

Examples of Duties
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator serves as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) or MHOAC Designee; serves as the 24/7/365 single point of contact for the MHOAC Program, is responsible for monitoring, ensuring and procuring medical and health resources during a local emergency or disaster and for working with the Regional Disaster Medical Health Coordinator to submit and respond to medical and health requests for resources outside the Operational Area.

This position plans, coordinates, and implements public health emergency preparedness activities including pre-emergency planning, emergency response activities, and post-emergency functions. This includes ongoing planning and participation in local, regional, state, and national forums to strengthen the public health infrastructure in Nevada County. This position is fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. Under general direction of the Director Public Health, this individual provides expertise in public health preparedness to respond to incidents of bio-terrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health threats and emergencies. The incumbent assesses public health emergency preparedness needs and works in partnership with other employees, departments and divisions, agencies, and the public in delivering effective, integrated and innovative services. Additionally, the incumbent will take a leadership role in the development, implementation, and service delivery coordination of Nevada County's Public Health Emergency Prevention and Response Plans as well as other emergency response documents.

Knowledge and Skills Required

The ideal candidate will:

• Have two years of experience in planning and executing emergency preparedness or response activities.
• Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters.
• Be committed to and participate in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift.
• Be a detail oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects.
• Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle.
• Be software/system intuitive.
• Possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills, especially Excel and Word.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, public health, health sciences, public administration, environmental health, or a related field AND two years of experience in planning and executing emergency preparedness or response activities.
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the program () through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!

Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some college: 0-59 units
• Some college: 60-89 units
• Some college: 90-119 units
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor Degree

02

Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.

• Business Administration
• Economics
• Human Resources
• Public Administration
• Emergency Management or related field
• Public Health/Health Sciences/Environmental Health
• Related Field
• Not Applicable-No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your years of experience in planning and executing emergency preparedness or response activities.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

Although not required, the following training is desired. Please indicate if you have this training and list any additional related training that you.• Federal Emergency Management Agency IS-100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System• Federal Emergency Management Agency IS-700 - NIMS
05

This position is open to current, regular County of Nevada employees who have completed twelve months of satisfactory, probationary service. Are you currently employed with the County of Nevada as a regular employee having passed a probationary period?

• Yes
• No

Required Question