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Public Health Emergency Planner

Garrett County


Job Location:

Garrett, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH - Garrett County Health Department
1025 Memorial Drive
Oakland MD 21550
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this full-time merit position is responsible planning and operationalizing as required Public Health Emergency preparedness and response activities. This individual directs the daily operations and administration of the Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) Emergency Preparedness (EP) program including:

  • Budget preparation and oversight;
  • Development of response plans;
  • Training staff on these plans including incident management team;
  • Testing plans through the development of exercises and drills.

This position includes reporting on performance measures and is accountable for guiding the development of strategic and long-term agency planning for biodefense and all-hazards emergencies which includes research and development of policies. This position requires significant coordination among federal state and local agencies community groups and businesses and the public. This position will review evaluate and assist in the development of agency policies procedures and plans through an EP lens. This position will also take a leadership role in agency and county wide emergency preparedness exercises. This individual represents the county as the jurisdictional Public Health Emergency Planner (PHEP). Response outside of normal business hours is required and expected as necessary for the duties and responsibilities of this position. Additionally this position chairs and facilitates the EP/risk management committee.
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.

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.


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