Environmental Disaster Planner
Environmental Disaster Planner
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Job Description
PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees have received the first Covid-19 vaccination dose by the first day of employment. We will offer the Covid-19 vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers.
Job Overview:
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) through its Health Commissioners Office (HCO) sets specific priorities goals and objectives to accomplish PDPHs mission of protecting and promoting the health of all Philadelphians. The Health Commissioners Office works diligently to implement the Commissioners vision and support the 10 programmatic and 4 administrative divisions of the Department. PDPHs Public Health Preparedness Program (PHP) located within the Division of Disease Control is the lead administrative and planning agency for public health emergency preparedness and response in the City of Philadelphia.
The Environmental Disaster Planner will be responsible for estimating exposure to health hazards evaluating the public health impact of such exposures and communicating risk to PDPH staff partners and constituents.
This position is Monday through Friday with a flexible 7.5-hour schedule to be completed between 7am and 5pm. Occasional work after hours and on weekends may be required to support Program activities. This is a grant-funded position contracted through the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC); continuation of the position is contingent upon sustained funding. This is not remote work; all City and City-embedded employees should expect to work in the office or in the field full-time as of July 15th 2024.
The applicant will work from the Health Department office at 7801 Essington Avenue or other locations as assigned. This job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of less than 50 pounds and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 50 to 75 percent of the time. The position requires responding to public health emergencies on short notice and some after-hours activities to achieve Program objectives.
This position reports to the Environmental Justice Coordinator in the Health Commissioners Office.
Responsibilities:
- Identify likely threats and hazards that could result in environmental disasters such as chemical spills and industrial accidents and assess probability severity and level of readiness to respond.
- Coordinate with the Public Health Preparedness Program to develop planning documents that outline activities across the immediate short-term mid-term and long1term response and recovery phases to likely scenarios.
- Develop risk communication materials that address the information needs of various stakeholders across a variety of scenarios.
- Build a subject matter expert panel to advise on planning and response actions related to hazardous exposures that impact public health. Convene regular meetings of the group to ensure ongoing readiness to address environmental disasters.
- Research environmental disasters and identify best practices and lessons learned that are applicable to local planning efforts.
- Develop and facilitate staff trainings on topics related to key threats and response actions.
- Create a compendium of references and resources that can be consulted to inform planning and response actions.
- Collaborate with emergency management healthcare state and federal agencies and other partners to conduct planning and response activities.
- Conduct climate and health planning activities including collaborating with partner agencies on citywide climate resilience efforts.
- Liaise with Air Management Services (AMS) and PHP during air quality emergencies or other environmental disasters that impact air quality. o Attend regional BioWatch committee meetings and support planning efforts with AMS and PHP as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Masters degree in environmental health toxicology or similar field from an accredited college or university.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively manage complex information and work with various teams and stakeholders.
- Flexibility professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are highly valued attributes.
Experience:
- Three or more years of relevant experience working in public health emergency management toxicology risk assessment or a related field. Previous non-profit or government experience a plus.
Education Requirement:
- Masters degree in environmental health toxicology or similar field from an accredited college or university. .
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage paid sick vacation and personal time. Salary: $60000 - $70000
Contact Information:
At the Philadelphia Department of Public Health we value health justice and equity. Our work is guided by a commitment to all peoples health and humanity and we recognize the impact that health disparities have on our citys diverse population. We are dedicated to building a staff that reflects the diversity of Philadelphia. We are an EEO employer and we are committed to providing a diverse inclusive safe workplace free from discrimination sexual harassment intimidation or retaliation. Applicants who are originally from and live in the Philadelphia area are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply please submit the following to Aurora Trainor Environmental Justice Coordinator at :
- A resume or CV
- A cover letter that includes:
- Your experience in or with Philadelphia if any
- Your past or proposed contributions to diversity equity and inclusion
- A writing or work sample that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the Environmental Disaster Planner role.
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
