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Description

TITLE: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Epidemiology Division Manager
DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Advances public health emergency preparedness through the development, strategic planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the public health emergency preparedness program. Addresses identified gaps/unmet needs in the local jurisdiction to develop associated capabilities. Assists in the epidemiology program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for meeting PHEP Plan grant capabilities.
• Provides administrative support functions and technical program assistance in support of the Preparedness and Epidemiology programs to enhance public health emergency preparedness and planning.
• Coordinates activities and response plans with local and regional public health planners to ensure plans are developed and implemented in a coordinated manner related to public health preparedness.
• Coordinates with local governmental entities, public health planners, and other community organizations in planning and implementing regularly scheduled exercises relating to public health preparedness.
• Disseminate health-related information and situational awareness data sharing as appropriate for Preparedness and Epidemiology programs.
• Participates in public health preparedness and response activities.
• Attends trainings and conferences that enhance professional understanding of public health preparedness and epidemiology.
• Conducts trainings and develops presentations to improve understanding and support public health emergency preparedness planning and operations.
• May travel to support regional preparedness and epidemiology responses.
• In conjunction with CRI grant staff, coordinates the development, implementation, exercise and evaluation of public health emergency preparedness.
• Assists in the development of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Work Plan, Programmatic Mid-year Performance Reports, Multi-Year Integrated Preparedness Plan (MYIPP), Jurisdictional Risk Assessment (JRA), After-Action Review/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP), Programmatic End-of-Year Performance Report and all reporting requirements for PHEP grant.
• Serves as liaison with federal, state and local agencies in matters concerning public health preparedness.
• Meets with appropriate stakeholders and other entities involved to discuss roles and support functions relating to public health preparedness.
• Work with the Regional Health Care Coalition to develop comprehensive preparedness strategies by participating in regional healthcare coalition meetings.
• Performs work in a professional, responsible and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited hours obtained from a junior/community college or university. Preferred fields of study include emergency preparedness, public health or a related field.
• Experience in public health emergency preparedness preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills required.
• Basic E-mail and internet skills required.
• Ability to work in group settings and work as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders.
• Preparing and conducting trainings, exercises and presentation.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet required deadlines.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current Texas Driver’s License
• Remain insurable by the current insurance vendor of MCHD.
• Required NIMS Training as referenced in the Safety & Emergency Management Policy SEM 27-201 ( NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FUNDED BY A GRANT

This is a 100% grant-funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Physical Demand Category:

• Light Duty: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Audio-Visual & licensing Demands:

• Vision (Avg)
• Color Discrimination
• Peripheral Vision
• Depth Perception
• Hearing (Avg)

Required License/ Certification: Valid Driver's License

Specific Actions Required: In an eight hour day, this job may include:

• Standing/Walking: 4-6 Hours
• Sitting: 4-6 Hours
• Driving: 1-4 Hours

Work Environment: This job may include:

• Cold
• Dampness
• Heat/Humidity
• Noise

Repetitive Motions: This job will include:

• Simple Grasping
• Fine Manipulation
• Pushing & Pulling
• Finger Dexterity
• Foot Movement

MANEUVERABILITY: This job will require: Occasional

• Bending
• Squatting
• Climbing
• Twisting
• Reaching

Qualifications