Public Health Preparedness Planner

El Paso County 911 District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County 911 District seeks a professional to perform emergency preparedness work under general supervision in the Department of Public Health. The role develops city and departmental emergency response plans with NIMS/CDC compliance and coordinates with multiple agencies to align regional preparedness efforts.

Responsibilities include education and training on bioterrorism and public health preparedness, leading COOP planning, and producing detailed reports and grant-related documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or related field.
• Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Responsibilities

• Develop city and departmental emergency response plans ensuring National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) compliance.
• Coordinate with agencies to ensure integration of state/region wide preparedness planning efforts.
• Provide education and training relating to bioterrorism and public health preparedness.
• May serve as department lead for the Continuity of Operations Plan, regional assessments, incident action plans and preparedness exercises.
• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive preparedness plans for the CDC Public Health Preparedness Work plan.
• Coordinate with federal, county, state and tribal officials on preparedness planning.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure integration of regional and local emergency response plans.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to ensure agency representation.
• Coordinate training of employees on roles and responsibilities during emergency operations.
• Prepare detailed and comprehensive reports to audit findings and recommendations using a variety of computer software.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or related field

Job description

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or related field.

Requirements

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or related field.

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class \"C\" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose

Under general supervision performs diversified professional emergency preparedness work for the Department of Public Health.

Typical Duties

Perform professional work in the area of public health emergency preparedness planning. Involves: Develop city and departmental emergency response plans ensuring National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) compliance, maintaining working relationships with various agencies to ensure coordination and integration of state/region wide preparedness planning efforts. Provide education and training relating to bioterrorism and public health preparedness. May serve as department lead for the Continuity of Operations Plan, regional assessments, incident action plans and preparedness exercises.

Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive preparedness plans for the CDC Public Health Preparedness Work plan. Involves: Ensure all plans integrate into the Texas Emergency Management plans. Provide technical support in the development of public health response and preparedness exercise plans. Provide training to staff on planning methods and Continuity of Operation Planning (COOP). Coordinate with federal, county, state and tribal officials on preparedness planning. Work with stakeholders to ensure integration of regional and local emergency response plans. Facilitate stakeholder meetings to ensure agency representation. Coordinate training of employees on roles and responsibilities during emergency operations. Provide support and complete grant applications, work plans, quarterly reports, budget and financial reports and related reporting activities. Complete Incident Action Plans (IAP) during actual events. Prepare detailed and comprehensive reports to audit findings and recommendations using a variety of computer software. Coordinate with government agencies and community organizations to plan and implement regularly scheduled training exercises related to public health and bioterrorism.

Supervise assigned personnel and volunteers. Involves: schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony.

General Information

Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.