Deputy Director, Office of Readiness and Response

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

1d • $68,994 - $97,635 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine CDC Division of Office of Readiness and Response is looking for a dynamic person to join our team. Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Readiness and Response, the Deputy Director acts as Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Healthcare Preparedness (HP) manager. The Deputy Director plans, coordinates, and administers all-hazard public health emergency activities for the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention (Maine CDC). This position ensures public health readiness for, response to, and recovery from natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., pandemics), and technological or bioterrorism threats. The Deputy Director develops response plans, conducts training, and coordinates with local, regional, and state partners. The Deputy Director serves as a liaison to local communities and health care systems on issues related to public health emergency and health system preparedness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Promotion, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in emergency preparedness, public health planning, or operational management.
• A minimum of 2 years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
• Must be available 24/7 for on-call response to public health emergencies.
• Must be able to work under high-stress conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of FEMA NIMS/ ICS training completion 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• Prior experience of responding to public health emergencies and threats.
• Prior experience or knowledge regarding Maine’s local, county and State governmental structures and operations.
• Experience in grant management

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain the Public Health Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) for Maine CDC.
• Act as the primary lead or support in the Incident Command System (ICS) during public health emergencies or when the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) is activated.
• Design and facilitate tabletop exercises, functional drills, and full-scale, multi-agency response exercises.
• Serve as the liaison between the Maine CDC and Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), law enforcement, fire services, hospitals, and community organizations.
• Administer all state and federal grant activities related to public health and/or healthcare system emergency preparedness, ensure all deliverables are met, and prepare required fiscal and operational reports.
• Recruit, organize, and train Maine Responds volunteers to support public health response activities.
• Conduct debriefings and complete After-Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IP) following incidents or exercises.
• Provide situational awareness to senior leadership, responding to legislative, department and constituent requests related to public health emergencies and healthcare system preparedness.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.91% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child (including non-birthing and adoptive parents)
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager