Public Health Emergency Planner

Kings County Public Health Department is seeking a knowledgeable and responsible Public Health Emergency Planner. There is one immediate vacancy in the Public Health Department. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from assigned management or supervisory personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing coordination, development, and compliance duties in support of the County’s Public Health Department public health threat and emergency planning, preparedness, and response plans. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Coordinates, develops, and implements public health emergency preparedness, hospital preparedness, and pandemic flu programs and grant applications.Researches, analyzes, and administers programs; prepares analysis and writes reports; represents the program at various local and regional meetings involving matters pertinent to public health emergency preparedness.Determines the resources necessary to ensure appropriate and effective services; maintains inventory of public health emergency preparedness materials throughout the County; plans for and arranges for public health emergency preparedness materials to be deployed as necessary.Maintains records and prepares written reports as required; completes continuous quality improvement audits and provides feedback; program and related inventory.Collects, analyzes and maintains program data for the preparation and updating of various program operational reports as necessary for compliance with state, federal and/or departmental guidelines.Coordinates with departmental staff in the preparation, presentation, and delivery of various community workshops regarding public health emergency preparedness.Observes and complies with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.Performs related duties as assigned.Please note:

Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but it is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in health science, public administration, environmental health, public safety, communications, or a closely related field.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience coordinating emergency services and/or emergency response programs.

License:

Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements:

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, holidays and weekends, on-call and overtime as necessary, and travel within and outside the County.

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