Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Internship - Unpaid; TemporaryEmployer: Hays CountyLocation: 810 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TXDepartment: Emergency ManagementOpening Date: 09/18/2026DescriptionEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Summary Under general supervision of the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, the intern will perform research to develop a local all-hazards plans for the High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID), Volunteer Management, Arbovirus diseases, and Medical Countermeasures, Mass Casualty/Fatality management. Identify how to fulfill or obtain resources which are essential to a local Health Department response. Research may require contact with regional agencies, county and city responders, and other jurisdictions in the state.ResponsibilitiesConducts research on best practices related to Community PreparednessAssists in the writing and formatting of plans.Collects and assembles data on Hays County and regional demographics.Communicates and coordinates with other county/state/federal entities.Identifies Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) event considerations.Assists in the data entry of immunization records into ImmTrac and/or TWICES.Establishes activation and demobilization procedures.Interacts in a professional manner with the general public, inter-departmental staff, outside agency staff, and officials via telephone, electronic transmittals and in person.Performs other duties as assigned.Education and/or ExperienceRequires High School Diploma or equivalent.Prefer two or more years of college in Public Health, Emergency Management or closely related field.Requires two personal and two professional letters recommendationOther Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsClass C driver's license.Clear Criminal History required.HIPAA Certification – May gain once employed.