Public Health Emergency Readiness Specialist

Chambers County; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers County, located in Texas, seeks an Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist to support the Public Health Department. The role focuses on coordinating the PHEP Program, disaster preparedness, and interagency collaboration to protect community health.

Minimum qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree and two years in Public Health Preparedness or Emergency Management; advanced degrees and CPR/ICS certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in public health, emergency management, healthcare administration, or closely related field.
• Two years' experience in Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Management, or Public Health Planning.

Responsibilities

• The Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist performs daily operational activities of the PHEP Program in coordination with the Director of Public Health.
• Supports efforts to protect the community from disasters and health threats through preparedness, planning, response, and recovery activities.
• Promotes local readiness, interagency coordination and all-hazards preparedness through planning, training and evaluation.
• Identifies hazards and resource requirements using risk assessments and data.
• Provides logistics, warehouse, inventory, and resource management support for departmental preparedness.

Skills

Public health training

Emergency preparedness

Interagency coordination

Training & exercising

Volunteer management

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Chambers County, located in Texas, seeks an Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist to support the Public Health Department. The role focuses on coordinating the PHEP Program, disaster preparedness, and interagency collaboration to protect community health.

Minimum qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree and two years in Public Health Preparedness or Emergency Management; advanced degrees and CPR/ICS certifications are preferred.