Emergency Preparedness & Response Planner

Introduction

JFD: Regional Health Consultant

Working Title: Emergency Preparedness & Response Planner

Location : Emergency Preparedness and Response Service/Homeland Security

PIN #: 34000519

Travel Required

Salary:
The bi-weekly hiring rate established for this position is $1,842.96.

Special Requirements:
This position will work and office in Oklahoma Homeland Security Region 3.

Region 3: Counties Covered :
Grady, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Greer, Jackson, Harmon, Tillman, Cotton, Stephens, Jefferson, Love, Carter, Johnston, Murray, Garvin and Pontotoc.

Description:
This position focuses on efforts in the Homeland Security Region it is assigned, in order to meet capabilities for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant. In this capacity this position will also support the Strategic National Stockpile Program and support all hazard emergency response efforts in Oklahoma during any disaster, natural or manmade, that requires a Public Health response.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as part of an Emergency Preparedness and Response Service (EPRS),
• Serves as an integral team member charged to respond to public health emergencies including, but not limited to terrorist events, natural disasters, man-made incidents, or disease outbreaks anywhere in the state or the nation (when requested),
• Assists in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of preparedness and response training including, but not limited to; incident command system (ICS), mass medication sites, regional strategic response planning, and emergency response,
• Assists with development of emergency response plans in cooperation with central office and the respective county health department administrator(s),
• Assists in the planning, conducting and evaluation of exercises, working closely with the EPRS Training and Exercise Coordinator to assist in planning and responding to any disaster and/or manmade emergencies,
• Assists in reviewing city, county, and state public health Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs),
• Assists local health departments in planning, organizing, and coordinating programs related to disaster recovery operations,
• Prepares written and verbal reports relating to preparedness activities within the region,
• Maintains up-to-date reference file of information, including local official contact information, pertaining to public health response plans and policies for the region,
• Attends required meetings and trainings (local, regional, state and national)

Education and Work Experience:
Requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree and 2 years work experience in public health, emergency management, healthcare, mental health, U.S. Military, or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Requirements consist of critical thinking skills in emergency situations that are inclusive but not limited to demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the functions and operations of the local public health system; of state, federal, military, and/or civilian supervision of project implementation and program planning; skill in serving on and leading a regional response initiatives is a must, as is knowledge of and experience with NIMS/ICS; demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to communicate and direct emergency response and planning activities as a project or team leader; demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple jurisdictions on a regional/statewide basis, evaluate emergency situations, adopt effective courses of action, analyze and communicate emergency response advice to local officials; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including health department administrative directors, emergency managers, law enforcement officials, and local government officials; to assemble, summarize, interpret, and present complex information to professional and lay audiences; to work independently as well as part of a team; to prioritize duties to ensure proper initiation, completion and delivery of excellent work projects; to work on multiple projects simultaneously, exercise sound judgment; work discreetly and maintain confidentiality.

Title 74, 840-5.5. (A)(4) – Persons employed with one-time, limited duration, federal or other grant funding that is not continuing or indefinitely renewable. The length of the unclassified employment shall not exceed the period of time for which that specific federal funding is provided.

This position has preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of HSEEP guidelines, knowledge and experience with NIMS/ICS

Applicants who demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications (education and experience requirements) and the preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration during the interview process.

NOTES

Additional Information/Requirements:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, and may be subject to a background check.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Any qualified applicant with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits his/her ability to participate in the application process and desires a reasonable accommodation, must notify the Oklahoma State Department of Health Human Resources office at (405) 271-4479 extension 56217 of the need for an accommodation, identify the impairment, and identify the requested accommodation.

If education, certification or licensure is required to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview.

The following documentation is acceptable as proof of education:

• If this position requires a degree, applicants must provide a copy of an official diploma or copy of an official transcript that demonstrates possession of the required degree.
• If this position requires specific coursework, applicants must provide a copy of an official transcript that demonstrates completion of the required coursework.
• If this position requires certification or licensure, with the exception of nurses, applicants must provide copies of the required certification or licensure.

Position requires possible response to public health emergencies including, but not limited to, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or catastrophic events.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is tobacco free. Employees are prohibited from using tobacco products throughout all indoor and outdoor areas of premises under the control of the Oklahoma State Department of Health, in all vehicles on those premises, and in state vehicles in use for OSDH business anywhere.

Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application.

No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted.

Conclusion

Veteran’s Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service.