Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

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Responsibilities

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will coordinate and lead development of the Local health Department (LHD) Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) contract deliverable development, tracking and reporting; and supervising staff in this program. This will include emergency planning and response activities for the Emergency Support Function (ESF) 6 (Mass Care and Human Services), including integration of access and functional needs considerations in local, department, and state planning. Additionally, the position will help coordinate Cross Border and Tribal Nation Health Initiatives and support other planning and response for all-hazards based (biological, chemical, radiological, weather related, flooding, etc.) events. The incumbent will perform other appropriate related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Relevant experience required must be in public health, emergency preparedness or emergency planning and/or response.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of public health and/or all-hazards emergency preparedness programs and planning efforts. Experience preparing narrative and numerical information into clear, logical reports and operational planning documents. Experience analyzing written and published program material to draw conclusions. Demonstrated experience working both independently and as part of a team. Experience developing presentational materials and communicate information through in-person and virtual presentations, trainings, or meeting environments. Demonstrated experience interacting with external partners such as Disaster Preparedness Commission agencies and Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition partners. Knowledge of disaster preparedness and response systems, including the Incident Command System. Successful course completion of lS 100, 200,700, and 800. Knowledge of software packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.

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