Emergency Management Specialist 3

Georgia Department of Public Health•Fayetteville (Fayette County), GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist 3 serves as the Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator for District 4 Public Health. The position plans, develops, and implements emergency preparedness program initiatives, goals, and objectives for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)/Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Program. It develops, prepares, and coordinates MCM-CRI dispensing plans and procedures for the district’s twelve counties, and organizes and manages the MCM-CRI program. During an emergency, the incumbent may serve as Logistics Section Chief, acquiring, managing, and tracking equipment and supplies for ongoing response operations. This is the first level in a three-level emergency preparedness classification series. The MCM Coordinator provides MCM-CRI technical assistance and support to the Emergency Preparedness Specialist, who oversees comprehensive emergency response operations within an assigned geographical area. The position is based at 245 Booker Ave., Suite D, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214, and requires travel, sometimes overnight or out of state. The incumbent serves on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as required. District 4 Public Health and County Board of Health employees are essential employees during emergencies and may be required to staff shelters, Specimen Point of Collection Sites, and/or Points of Distribution during or outside regular work hours. The role maintains the district MCM-CRI program, its plans, training, records, partnerships, response trailers, and cache inventory; supports program budgeting and reporting; and coordinates with public, private, healthcare, volunteer, and government partners. Full-time eligible employees receive the benefits and additional workplace programs listed in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in emergency management; alternatively, two years of experience at the lower-level Emergency Management Specialist 1 (PSP071) or an equivalent position.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, customer service, emergency planning and training, and emergency management.
Knowledge of emergency management programs, resources, and agencies; laws, rules, and regulations governing emergency response and preparedness; occupational hazards and safety regulations related to emergency response; and volunteer programs and recruitment methods.
Ability to interpret and enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to coordinate groups responding to emergencies or disasters and analyze emergency situations to determine an appropriate course of action.
Ability to prepare and conduct emergency response training exercises and prepare and present oral and written communications and reports.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and provide effective customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County personnel, officials, and the public.
Ability to operate personal computers and spreadsheet, database, word-processing, presentation, and related software.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.
Ability to serve on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as required, travel (including occasional overnight or out-of-state travel), and participate in emergency assignments during or outside regular work hours.
Applicants selected for employment are subject to criminal background check and fingerprinting, reference checks, and required immunizations.

Nice To Haves

Coursework equivalent to the academic requirements of a bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience in MCM-CRI emergency planning and preparedness in a Federal, State, or Local MCM-CRI Program.
At least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint software.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a twelve-county MCM-CRI program to meet CDC DMCM guidance standards and desired outcomes for mass distribution and vaccination.
Provide documentation and data for the annual Operational Readiness Review (ORR), following State and CDC ORR policies, tools, and reporting through the DCIPHER platform.
Conduct self-assessments of the District MCM/CRI program for compliance with CDC guidelines, State requirements, and ORR guidance.
Maintain a current database of open and closed Points of Distribution Sites, including site name, address, phone number, and point of contact.
Document coordination with distribution sites and their workforce to support potential vaccination or prophylaxis of first responders and the district population within CDC time frames.
Review annually all MOUs and MOAs related to pharmaceutical and medical supplies and equipment for disaster response, including agreements with facility owners and managers, local EMA, and Public Health.
Identify volunteer sources for distribution-site operations and coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit adequate volunteer support.
Coordinate with businesses, government agencies, healthcare facilities, churches, and private organizations to enroll Closed PODs, and provide planning and training after enrollment.
Assist the District Volunteer Coordinator in maintaining volunteer records through a volunteer management system or the State of Georgia ServGA site.
Schedule and conduct annual training for selected personnel on managing pharmaceutical and medical supplies and equipment during disaster response.
Maintain response trailers and District cache inventory.
Build relationships with community and District partners to support MCM program goals.
Assist with the MCM/CRI budget, write project narratives and justifications, and establish funding priorities for MCM operations.
Enter program activities into the State website quarterly.
During emergencies, serve as Logistics Section Chief and acquire, manage, and track equipment and supplies for response operations as required.
Participate in emergency assignments, which may include staffing a shelter, Specimen Point of Collection Site, or Point of Distribution site, during or outside regular work hours.