Emergency Management & Training Coordinator - Public Health

Georgia Department of Public Health; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Educational Support Leave

3 weeks annual leave & 3 weeks sick-le

Defined benefit retirement plan plus (

Health and Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Albany, GA is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist/Training Coordinator, Level 1 or 2, to support the Southwest Public Health District 8-2. This in-office role serves the 14-county district, coordinating training, drills, and exercises and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The position involves assessing training needs, evaluating outcomes, and participating in emergency preparedness planning. Some weekend/evening work and travel for events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, emergency management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in emergency management.
• High School diploma or GED with two years of experience in emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Serves the 14-county health district.
• Assesses training needs of staff and community partners.
• Plans and coordinates training sessions, drills, and exercises for the agency and its partners.
• Utilizes exercises meeting state and federal guidelines/standards as training activities.
• Evaluates training and learning outcomes.
• Participates in general Emergency Preparedness planning and response activities.
• May require weekend and/or evening work.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains HIPAA standards.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies.

Skills

Training coordination

Emergency management

Public health

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or emergency management

High school diploma or GED with two years of experience

Tools

Office suite

WEBEOC

GHA911

ReadyOp

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health in Albany, GA is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist/Training Coordinator, Level 1 or 2, to support the Southwest Public Health District 8-2. This in-office role serves the 14-county district, coordinating training, drills, and exercises and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The position involves assessing training needs, evaluating outcomes, and participating in emergency preparedness planning. Some weekend/evening work and travel for events may be required.