Public Health Emergency Planning Strategist

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Health seeks a Public Health Emergency Planning Specialist to coordinate emergency response activities and develop emergency plans for public health crises. The role emphasizes readiness, preparedness, and collaboration with public and private partners.

The ideal candidate will have public health or emergency management expertise, strong planning skills, and experience in program development, training, and grant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Biology, Public Health, or related field.
• One year of full-time experience in health care or emergency services with planning/implementation experience.
• Three years of experience may be considered with alternative education as applicable.
• Master's degree in qualifying fields and ICS training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planning and research: design emergency plans based on data and risk assessments.
• Resource allocation: ensure essential resources are available for emergency response.
• Coordination and collaboration: work with staff, programs, departments, and partners.
• Program development, implementation, and evaluation: develop and evaluate preparedness programs.
• Training and exercises: organize drills to prepare personnel and partners.
• Grant management: oversee allocation of grant funds for preparedness initiatives.
• Reporting: prepare and submit required reports to leadership and agencies.
• Emergency response: serve as a key team member during activations.

Skills

Planning & research

Coordination

Public health knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science or related field

Master's degree in Public Health or Emergency Management

Coursework in Health Science/Public Health

Job description

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Health seeks a Public Health Emergency Planning Specialist to coordinate emergency response activities and develop emergency plans for public health crises. The role emphasizes readiness, preparedness, and collaboration with public and private partners.

The ideal candidate will have public health or emergency management expertise, strong planning skills, and experience in program development, training, and grant management.