Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Crook, County of•Prineville, OR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, under the supervision of the Modernization Manager, coordinates and manages Crook County Health Department’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. The position fulfills requirements of the Oregon Health Authority Emergency Preparedness Agreement and helps ensure the department and community can prepare for, respond to, manage, and recover from public health emergencies and disasters. The role develops and maintains response plans, coordinates exercises and training, administers program requirements and funding, and supports compliance with state and federal preparedness standards. It works with County Emergency Management, regional health departments, healthcare partners, first responders, governmental and community organizations, and volunteers to strengthen emergency response capabilities. The position maintains emergency notification systems and public information resources, supports incident command operations, and serves in designated response roles, including Public Information Officer and Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator. It also supports emergency planning and response activities across Crook County and the region, participates in department quality improvement work, and may assist with public health investigations during emergencies or disasters. This is a full-time, at-will position with no supervisory responsibilities. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary during a public health emergency. Evening and weekend work may be necessary, and regional, state, and national travel is expected. The work takes place in a professional office and community settings, using standard office equipment. The role is safety-sensitive and subject to drug screening and healthcare-setting vaccine or immunity requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Public Health, Emergency Planning, Emergency Services, or a related field; relevant education combined with experience in program management, Emergency Services, Public Health, or Health Planning may substitute.
Training, education, and/or experience related to Public Health Preparedness.
Valid Oregon driver’s license.
First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days.
Ability to complete an employment and/or criminal history check and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Ability to meet vaccine or immunity requirements for a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules governing environmental health programs and standards for disease investigation and outbreak follow-up.
Knowledge of public health law, policies, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System; trained in Incident Command functions.
NIMS certification in ICS courses IS-100 through IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800; ability to work with HSEEP, Ops Center, and NIMSCAST is described as desirable.
Ability to write clear and concise correspondence, newsletters, records, press releases, reports, and statistical data.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and explain established policies and procedures with judgment and diplomacy.
Ability to work collaboratively, contribute to a positive work environment, and maintain confidentiality while following applicable county, state, and federal laws.
Ability to work independently, use initiative, collect and interpret data, adapt quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary and travel as required.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle for work-related travel.
Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or experience in emergency management and/or public health preparedness.
NIMS certification or experience with HSEEP, Ops Center, and NIMSCAST is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, manage, and implement the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program and administer the cooperative agreement funding it.
Assess personnel resources and needs for emergencies.
Revise and implement the Crook County Health Department All Hazards PHEP Plan and annexes, and coordinate annual director signoff.
Prepare incident action plans for exercises and live emergencies; produce after-action reports and improvement plans within required deadlines; coordinate implementation of recommendations and required state notifications.
Ensure compliance with the National Incident Management System and coordinate related training with the County Emergency Manager and regional partners.
Develop an emergency preparedness training plan for Health Department staff, community and county partners, and volunteers; coordinate and deliver relevant training.
Coordinate preparedness activities and health-specific plans and policies with regional health departments, local government, medical partners, staff, other local health department preparedness coordinators, and Oregon Health Authority staff.
Maintain local emergency response systems, including 24/7/365 on-call coverage, the emergency public information line, and the Health Alert Network (Everbridge).
Maintain protocols to minimize disruption to Health Department operations and support rapid recovery of services after emergencies.
Assist the Health Protection and Response Team with communicable disease, food, waste, and vector-borne illness investigations as needed during emergencies or disasters.
Attend training to remain current on preparedness issues; develop comprehensive public health emergency plans that meet state requirements and review them with local planning groups, Health Department administration, and County Emergency Management.
Participate in and assist with coordination of monthly meetings with the County Emergency Manager.
Assist local jurisdictions with emergency operations plans, help develop and maintain the County Emergency Operations Center, and advise Emergency Management staff during responses.
Support the Crook County Point In Time Homeless Count as needed and assist with the County threat and risk assessment process.
Develop and implement exercises and drills to assess and improve emergency response and recovery capabilities; evaluate partner organizations’ capabilities and facilitate after-action analysis.
Prepare and instruct classes and presentations on emergency management and public health topics.
Operate a motor vehicle to investigate emergency situations and attend meetings throughout the county and region.
Help develop mutual-aid and collaborative agreements with regional and contiguous county health departments, first-response agencies, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
Provide community and professional education on public health emergency preparedness and response.
Coordinate the Health Alert Network or Everbridge system for Crook County Health Department and serve as Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator for Crook County.
Train public health staff on Incident Command System roles and responsibilities and coordinate and track new-employee training on required ICS courses.
Delegate to the Healthcare Preparedness Program Region 7 Coalition and participate in department Quality Improvement activities.
Serve as Public Information Officer for the department and County.
Meet program reporting and performance requirements, including timely state and federal reporting, operational-plan outcomes, training documentation, and contributions to at least one organization-wide initiative per year.