Health Emergency P&R Coordinator - Health District Emergency Preparation
Health Emergency P&R Coordinator - Health District Emergency Preparation
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Job Description
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing comprehensive support for the planning development implementation evaluation and exercise of public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) efforts in the Brazos County area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans implements and revises (as necessary) effective public health threat response plans and programs with some emphasis/knowledge in the area of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD);
- Presents or facilitates training for Health District staff addressing preparation for a possible WMD or public health emergency;
- Collaborates with various other emergency response coordinators in various local and state offices to prepare and implement effective public health emergency response plans;
- Plans and participates in regularly scheduled local and state exercises relating to emergency preparedness and public health threat preparedness;
- Works with various stakeholders during the planning processes to ensure creation of unified emergency response plans;
- Coordinates community-wide needs assessments to determine levels of local preparedness;
- Assists in developing monitoring and analyzing progress toward the achievement of districts objectives;
- Promotes public awareness of emergency preparedness and public health threats through individual contacts and through civic or other public meetings and classes;
- Assists with the preparation of the annual budget and monitors expenditures monthly;
- Completes and submits reports and records in a timely and efficient manner;
- Complies with policies and procedures delineated in the current Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies of Brazos County Texas and department supplements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for supervising the activities of staff assigned to the PHEP Division. In addition may be responsible for supervising various district staff involved in a large-scale PHEP response.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
At least two years participating in activities involving planning for the prevention of or response to emergencies involving the use of a WMD or response to other public health threats. A bachelors degree (in public health or related field) or related experience required. Experience in a public safety or emergency management discipline is desired but not mandatory.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Must be familiar with the general provision of public health services. Basic knowledge of biological and chemical warfare agents and the process to create plans/procedures to reduce the effects of resulting from the terroristic use of WMD. Basic public health in the area of emergency preparedness. Basic concepts of planning training and exercising principles and methodologies. Local state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to emergency management. Hospital preparedness and collaborative process with clinical staff. Records management and data quality assurance techniques tools and methodologies. Basic knowledge of the National Incident Management System.
SKILLS/ABILITY TO
Must possess the ability to make proper decisions under stressful situations and to manage the impact of situations affecting the health and safety of possibly large numbers of individuals. Must have the ability to gather analyze and accurately report complex data to higher authorities. Must have the ability to work productively with little supervision. Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English orally and in writing. Must have the ability and desire to work unselfishly and congenially with other professionals.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License and dependable vehicle.
FEMA Courses: NIMSOnline. (NIMS Courses: 300 and 400 can be taken when available after hired In classroom courses)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to sit use hand and fingers to handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk the employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds such as files stacks of records or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must frequently perform multiple tasks simultaneously work closely with others as part of a team and work under time pressures. The employee may face possible exposure to diseases and illnesses. This job requires some travel and fieldwork.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
