Public Health Preparedness Planner

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking a professional in public health emergency preparedness to develop and coordinate citywide plans in line with NIMS and CDC guidance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and a Texas Class C driver's license.

You will lead planning efforts, provide training, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, prepare IAPs and grant documents, and supervise staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or related field.
• Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop city and departmental emergency response plans with NIMS/CDC compliance.
• Provide education and training relating to bioterrorism and public health preparedness.
• Lead COOP planning, regional assessments, IAPs and preparedness exercises.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preparedness plans for the CDC Public Health Preparedness Work Plan.
• Coordinate with federal, state and tribal officials on preparedness planning.
• Supervise assigned personnel and volunteers; train and develop staff.

Skills

Emergency planning

Public Health

Training & Education

Coordination

Education

Bachelors in Public Health/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.

Licenses and Certificates

Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

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

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.

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