Local Health Emergency Coordinator

Title: Local Health Emergency Coordinator

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $69932 to $87100

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Alexandria HQ

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Alexandria Health Departments Public Health Emergency Management Team is a dynamic and passionate assembly of public health professionals committed to collective growth and continuous learning. Are you a dedicated individual eager to play a pivotal role in our mission to plan and prepare for public health emergencies in Alexandria Does your enthusiasm drive you to engage in a cause that can make a meaningful impact on countless lives If the integration of emergency management and public health excites you we invite you to become a part of our team!

We are a close-knit group that includes the Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator Assistant Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator and Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator. Under the mentorship of the AHD Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator you will collaborate with the team to draft and revise emergency plans deliver essential training on these plans and assist in the design and execution of exercises.

In this collaborative environment you will provide technical assistance to healthcare facilities regarding their plans training and exercises while also supporting department-wide safety initiatives. Your role will be instrumental in overseeing the logistics for the health departments preparedness equipment essential for public health emergencies including meticulous inventory management. Furthermore you will participate in outreach events and community meetings both regionally and within the National Capital Region to advance the strategic goals of the Alexandria Health Department and Public Health Emergency Management

Provides support in a staff capacity by focusing on intermediate term program issues with agency wide application. Characteristic duties include: program development planning monitoring analysis grants management recommending policies and procedures program research and evaluating changes in rules regulations and legislative proposals for impact on service delivery. Thorough knowledge of program management analytical principles and service integration is necessary. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of and experience in planning and policy development and implementation program evaluation and coalition building
Experience developing and exercising emergency response plans
Experience in health communications essential
Experience working with diverse groups and the general public to assess community needs provide education and information and coordinate group activities
A comprehensive knowledge of and experience working within the community environment with emergency preparedness and response resources and methods
Good oral and written communication skills are required

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of and experience with public health responses to threats and emergencies including but not limited to bioterrorism preferred
Advanced Emergency Management Certifications: HSEEP
Advance Emergency Management Certifications: 300
Advance Emergency Management Certifications: 400

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Noel Cawthorne

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.