Public Health Emergency Readiness Lead (Hybrid)

Oakland County, Michigan Government; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid position

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Oakland County, Michigan Government seeks an experienced emergency management professional to support public health responses. You will help develop emergency protocols, coordinate with public and private partners, and train health care providers, EMS personnel, hospitals, and first responders.

This grant-funded, hybrid position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting county residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of project administration in emergency management, public health, or related field.
• Proven ability to coordinate activities with diverse agencies.
• Valid US driver’s license; MI license required before hire if out-of-country license held.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop emergency response protocols to support rapid, effective, and coordinated response to public health emergencies.
• Prepare Health Division staff to respond to biological, chemical, and radiological threats, outbreaks, and other emergencies.
• Serve as a key contact during public health emergencies within Health Division’s jurisdiction.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies to align public health response with local emergency management activities.
• Coordinate and deliver training for health care providers, EMS personnel, hospitals, and first responders on bioterrorism, preparedness, and surveillance.
• Use County software to support planning, training, and response activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Emergency management

Public health

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Broadcast Fax systems

Job description

Oakland County, Michigan Government seeks an experienced emergency management professional to support public health responses. You will help develop emergency protocols, coordinate with public and private partners, and train health care providers, EMS personnel, hospitals, and first responders.

This grant-funded, hybrid position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting county residents.