Emergency Preparedness Lead - Public Health Training

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health NW Region is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to lead regional public health and health system emergency operations planning and training initiatives.

You will collaborate with hospitals, first responders, and local authorities to ensure readiness for pandemics, natural disasters, and other emergencies while aligning with state and federal requirements. This role emphasizes data, reporting, and effective written guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Education and one year of experience in a health-related field. Any combination of education and/or direct experience totaling five years may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain regional public health and health system emergency operations plans in alignment with DOH and State All Hazard Emergency Operations Plans.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate training and exercises for staff, health care partners, and community groups.
• Lead and participate in drills and after-action reviews to ensure readiness, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between DOH and regional partners, including emergency managers, hospitals, first responders, volunteer groups, municipalities, and state/federal agencies.
• Provide technical expertise on public health emergency management and response.
• Support NIMS compliance and ensure integration of federal preparedness requirements at the regional level.
• Assist with continuity of operations planning, medical surge, mass prophylaxis, shelter-in-place, volunteer management, fatality management, and communications interoperability.
• Prepare professional reports, programmatic guidelines, and grant-related documentation.
• Represent the Department of Health in local and regional emergency preparedness coalitions and task forces.

Skills

Emergency operations planning

NIMS/all-hazard planning

Communication & collaboration

Professional writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Education

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Health NW Region is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to lead regional public health and health system emergency operations planning and training initiatives.

You will collaborate with hospitals, first responders, and local authorities to ensure readiness for pandemics, natural disasters, and other emergencies while aligning with state and federal requirements. This role emphasizes data, reporting, and effective written guidance.