Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist

Department: Public Health

Reports to: Director of Public Health

Location: Anahuac TX

Shift: Full-time

Job Summary and Principal Duties:

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist performs the daily operational activities of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program in coordination with the Director of Public Health. The position supports efforts to protect the community from disasters public health emergencies and health-related threats through systematic preparedness planning response and recovery activities. Promotes local operational readiness interagency coordination and all-hazards preparedness through a continuous process of planning implementation training exercising evaluation and improvement. Utilizes jurisdictional risk assessments and other relevant data to identify hazards vulnerabilities resource requirements and planning priorities. Integrates applicable PHEP capabilities into routine public health practices to strengthen the Departments ability to prevent protect against mitigate respond to and recover from public health emergencies. The position also provides logistical warehouse inventory and resource management support necessary to maintain departmental preparedness and operational readiness. Performs duties in accordance with established policies procedures plans and applicable local state and federal requirements. Contributes to the Departments overall mission strategic priorities initiatives and goals.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Emergency Planning and Operations
• Training and Exercising
• Volunteer Management
• Logistics and Inventory Management
• Emergency Operations Center Operations

Apply online or submit application to:

Chambers County Public Health
102 Airport Road Box 670
Anahuac TX 77541

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate or bachelors degree in public health emergency management healthcare administration or closely related field. Two years experience in Public Health Emergency Preparedness Emergency Management or Public Health Planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in public health emergency management nursing or a closely related field. Emphasis in Public Health Emergency Management and or Epidemiology. Preferred experience in emergency operations warehouse logistical and/or inventory operations.

Special Requirements

• Must possess NIM/ICS certifications (and 200)
• Must possess advance NIMS/ICS certifications (specifically ICS-300 and ICS400)
• Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must complete HIPAA training within 30 days of employment
• Must complete and maintain departmental and divisional trainings as assigned
• Must complete trainings and educational components consistent with licensure and certifications.
• All applicants conditionally selected for this position must submit to a physical examination and drug test before starting employment.

Miscellaneous Information

Chambers County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Required Experience:

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