CBRN Planner

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is seeking a CBRN Planner to join its Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR). This role is crucial for enhancing the city's readiness against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies. The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions (PHS), a non-profit organization, but will be supervised by NYC DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position. OEPR is dedicated to promoting NYC Health’s and NYC’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. The Bureau of Agency Preparedness and Response (BAPR) within OEPR oversees planning, training, exercises, and evaluation, with the CBRN Unit specifically focusing on preparedness for CBRN emergencies. OEPR emphasizes a social justice and racial equity lens in its work to ensure equitable post-disaster public health outcomes.

Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in physical, biological, or environmental science, or in public health; and at least two (2) years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field; or
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in social science and three (3) years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field; or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• All candidates must possess a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization; and
• At least two (2) years of responsible full-time research experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience conducting CBRN preparedness work, such as developing emergency plans, conducting trainings and exercises, and/or leading or supporting CBRN preparedness operations.
• Scientific/technical knowledge of CBRN hazards and their impacts on public health.
• Operational/technical knowledge of CBRN incident response operations, preferably in large, civilian urban environments.
• Professional experience and/or academic studies in relevant fields, such as but not limited to physical, biological and/or chemical sciences, chemical or nuclear engineering, industrial hygiene, health physics, toxicology, and/or environmental health science.
• Willingness to complete a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to conducting field work, inventory management, synthesizing complex information for non-technical audiences, drafting a variety of documents, and facilitating meetings and presentations.
• Prior experience and ability to handle sensitive information (security clearance not required).
• Ability to develop and manage a diverse portfolio with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including time management, attention to detail, organization, problem solving, negotiation, and project tracking.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively work to pursue solutions and new ideas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update a portfolio of CBRN emergency planning and response documents, such as plans, playbooks, and standard operating procedures, ensuring they are grounded in current scientific research and industry practice.
• Coordinate the CBRN field preparedness program, including conducting offsite visits to validate and update field response guides, updating and delivering trainings to internal and external partners, tracking and sustaining supplies, and coordinating with partners to maintain operational readiness.
• Apply scientific/technical concepts and findings to lead or assist with special CBRN projects, such as identifying preparedness gaps and implementing science-backed solutions, evaluating and proposing improvements to existing preparedness operations, and developing presentations and materials that communicate technical CBRN concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts and preparedness stakeholders to ensure timely completion of CBRN projects.
• Respond to public health emergencies (including non-CBRN emergencies) in support of NYC DOHMH priorities.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees