Public Health Preparedness & Response 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

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.