Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Jobs

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to provide guidance, support, and technical assistance to state and local public health departments and communities to prepare, prevent, respond, and rapidly recover from public health threats critical to protecting and securing the nation’s public health; coordinate public health emergency preparedness and response efforts to prevent epidemic and pandemic outbreaks of contagious diseases, protect against environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote healthy behaviors, and assure the quality and accessibility of health services before, during and after an incident; oversee recovery from incidents such as infectious diseases, biological, chemical, nuclear, radiological incidents and terrorist attacks and manage response funding to support recovery. The primary focus of this position is to support AFN and At-Risk activities as they pertain to public health preparedness.
Human Resource Contact: Anissa French / [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Serve as the lead planner, coordinator, and manager for Responder Health and Safety
• AFN Planning - manage County AFN Profiles and Maps
• Provide technical assistance to Public Health Response Coordinators (PHRC)
• Serve as the lead planner, coordinator, and manager for at-risk population planning

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Disaster/Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field, with eight to ten years of job-related work experience.

Preference may be given to an individual with 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Emergency Preparedness) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Emergency Preparedness Analyst.

Preference may be given to individuals with extensive experience plus technical training that may be considered equivalent to a degree.

Preference may be given to individuals with completed certification training in the following FEMA courses: ICS – 100; ICS – 200; ICS – 300; ICS – 400; IS – 700; IS – 800, and IS – 800b.

**Requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record, both of which must be maintained.

KNOWLEDGE:

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Knowledge of effective process management principles and techniques; of principles and practices of organizational development; general emergency management principles.

• Abilities to communicate effectively using both written and spoken methods; prepare for, speak effectively, and make public presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships; to function effectively during an emergency in a high-stress environment for extended work periods; to travel to complete job responsibilities.
• Skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating multidimensional projects; developing plans, curriculum meeting materials, and training materials; utilizing office computers and software; use of multiple means of communication including telephone, cell phone, satellite phone, fax, and radio.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*

Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience in (typically in Emergency Preparedness) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Emergency Preparedness Specialist I
OR

Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience in (typically in Emergency Preparedness) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Emergency Preparedness Specialist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an average office setting with an occasional warehouse setting. Telework is available for a maximum of 2 days per week with a telework approval process.

NOTES:

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FLSA: Exempt

• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify Employer.
• The agency may require additional certifications and/or licenses.
• The agency may require FEMA Courses, Peace Officer Certification, Bomb Technician Training, and Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification.
• Applicants must have the ability to qualify for a Secret Security Clearance.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a limited criminal background investigation.

Supplemental Information

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version._

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,737.20 - $5,921.07 per month

Work Location: One location