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Worcester, MA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Worcester County Health Department
6040 Public Landing Road
Snow Hill MD 21863

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time Public Health Emergency Planner position will focus on the essential work of public health emergency preparedness. The main purpose of this position will be to plan coordinate and execute activities for actual events and training exercises. This position will also create and update emergency plans lead training sessions and drills ensure inventory management assist with communicable disease investigations as well as collaborate with state regional and local partners on response efforts.

Effective communication is key in this role requiring strong written verbal and interpersonal skills to interact with staff partner agencies and the residents of Worcester County. Additionally strong organizational skills are essential for maintaining thorough documentation of all emergency preparedness activities both quantitative and qualitative. This detailed record-keeping will support the alignment of response with public health capabilities and grant requirements.

The selected applicant must be willing and able to work and travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
  • Experience developing and updating preparedness and response protocols plans procedures and guidelines using an all hazards approach.
  • Experience planning designing and conducting exercises and drills and conjunction with other agencies including after action reviews.
  • Experience participating in emergency preparedness committees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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