Public Health Emergency Readiness Planner

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Career growth

Healthcare coverage

Child care benefits

Paid time off

Wellness program

ASRS retirement plan

Job summary

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is seeking a collaborative and strategic Emergency Preparedness Planner to strengthen readiness for public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. This role develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates emergency preparedness programs, plans, and procedures to support all-hazards public health readiness and response.

The planner collaborates with internal programs, healthcare partners, emergency management agencies, community

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in public health preparedness or emergency management.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, or related field.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, update, and maintain public health emergency preparedness plans, annexes, procedures, and related guidance that support Department Operations Center (DOC) operations, medical countermeasure (MCM) dispensing, healthcare system preparedness, continuity of operations, volunteer management, resource management, and other public health emergency response capabilities.
• Evaluate emergency preparedness plans, programs, and capabilities to identify gaps, assess risks, and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate preparedness activities with internal programs, healthcare organizations, emergency management agencies, healthcare coalitions, community organizations, and government partners.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate training and exercises using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) principles to validate plans and improve operational readiness.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, and technical assistance to Department staff, partners, and stakeholders on public health preparedness and emergency response topics.
• Coordinate mutual aid agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other preparedness-related agreements and incorporate them into emergency plans, standard operating procedures, and operational guidance.
• Maintain situational awareness and support planning, operations, logistics, and resource coordination during Department Operations Center (DOC) activations and public health emergencies.
• Serve in assigned Incident Command System (ICS) and Department Operations Center (DOC) roles during exercises and real-world activations.
• Serve as after-hours Duty Officer on a rotation schedule.

Skills

Public health

Emergency management

Training and exercises

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree (PH/EM)

Job description

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is seeking a collaborative and strategic Emergency Preparedness Planner to strengthen readiness for public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. This role develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates emergency preparedness programs, plans, and procedures to support all-hazards public health readiness and response.

The planner collaborates with internal programs, healthcare partners, emergency management agencies, community