Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planner (Hybrid)

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid and alternative work schedule

Wellness program

On-site child care benefits

Job summary

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) seeks an Emergency Preparedness Planner to strengthen readiness for public health emergencies, outbreaks, and interagency coordination. This role develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates plans, procedures, and drills for all-hazards preparedness.

During DOC activations, you will serve in ICS roles, support incident management, and train staff and partners in preparedness concepts, collaborating with internal programs, healthcare

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in public health preparedness, emergency management, healthcare preparedness, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, homeland security, healthcare administration, public administration, or related field.
• Combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, update, and maintain public health emergency preparedness plans, annexes, procedures, and related guidance for DOC operations and MCM dispensing.
• Evaluate plans, programs, and capabilities to identify gaps, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate preparedness activities with internal programs, healthcare organizations, emergency management agencies, and government partners.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate training and exercises using HSEEP, NIMS, and ICS principles to validate plans and improve readiness.
• Deliver training, guidance, and technical assistance to staff, partners, and stakeholders on preparedness and response topics.
• Coordinate mutual aid agreements and other preparedness-related agreements and incorporate them into SOPs and guidance.
• Maintain situational awareness and support planning, operations, logistics, and resource coordination during DOC activations and emergencies.
• Serve as assigned ICS and DOC roles during exercises and activations; participate as after-hours Duty Officer on a rotation.

Skills

Public health preparedness

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, homeland security, healthcare administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) seeks an Emergency Preparedness Planner to strengthen readiness for public health emergencies, outbreaks, and interagency coordination. This role develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates plans, procedures, and drills for all-hazards preparedness.

During DOC activations, you will serve in ICS roles, support incident management, and train staff and partners in preparedness concepts, collaborating with internal programs, healthcare