Emergency Preparedness Lead & Exercises Coordinator

Southeast Health District - District 9-2; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 seeks an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to develop and implement district-wide EP plans. The role coordinates exercises across local, regional, and state levels to evaluate preparedness and aligns with PHEP requirements.

The specialist leads mitigation and recovery efforts, collaborates with healthcare facilities, and participates in statewide EP workgroups. Will serve as backup to District EP Coordinator and attend conferences and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment; or six (6) years of experience; or Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, trains for, and implements districtwide and county health department Emergency Preparedness plans.
• Designs and coordinates EP-related exercises to evaluate preparedness across SEHD.
• Leads EP mitigation and recovery efforts for SEHD locations; ensures documentation meets state requirements.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Public speaking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 seeks an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to develop and implement district-wide EP plans. The role coordinates exercises across local, regional, and state levels to evaluate preparedness and aligns with PHEP requirements.

The specialist leads mitigation and recovery efforts, collaborates with healthcare facilities, and participates in statewide EP workgroups. Will serve as backup to District EP Coordinator and attend conferences and trainings.