Public Health Emergency Preparedness Lead

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking a professional in public health emergency preparedness to develop and coordinate citywide plans in line with NIMS and CDC guidance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and a Texas Class C driver's license.

You will lead planning efforts, provide training, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, prepare IAPs and grant documents, and supervise staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or related field.
• Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop city and departmental emergency response plans with NIMS/CDC compliance.
• Provide education and training relating to bioterrorism and public health preparedness.
• Lead COOP planning, regional assessments, IAPs and preparedness exercises.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preparedness plans for the CDC Public Health Preparedness Work Plan.
• Coordinate with federal, state and tribal officials on preparedness planning.
• Supervise assigned personnel and volunteers; train and develop staff.

Skills

Emergency planning

Public Health

Training & Education

Coordination

Education

Bachelors in Public Health/Related Field

Job description

City of El Paso is seeking a professional in public health emergency preparedness to develop and coordinate citywide plans in line with NIMS and CDC guidance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and a Texas Class C driver's license.

You will lead planning efforts, provide training, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, prepare IAPs and grant documents, and supervise staff and volunteers.