Emergency Preparedness Exercise Lead

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Preparedness Exercise Specialist to design, implement and evaluate public health drills across state partners. The role involves coordinating with regional and local agencies, managing exercise development and producing after-action products.

Coverage includes participation in disaster response activities, on-call duties, and collaboration with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state and federal public health agencies.
• Knowledge of emergency management and public health.
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development, strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of an integrated statewide program of drills and exercises.
• Represents the program at local, regional and state meetings, committees or workgroups.
• Coordinates with partners to design, develop and evaluate exercise activities across public health and medical sectors.
• Participates in disaster response activations and related continuity of operations activities.
• Writes and reviews After Action Reports and Improvement Plans for exercise events.

Skills

Public health

Emergency management

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare or emergency management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Preparedness Exercise Specialist to design, implement and evaluate public health drills across state partners. The role involves coordinating with regional and local agencies, managing exercise development and producing after-action products.

Coverage includes participation in disaster response activities, on-call duties, and collaboration with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.