Emergency Preparedness Officer

Suffolk County • Great River, NY

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About The Position

The Suffolk County’s Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), within the Health Department’s Division of Public Health, is seeking to fill the position of Emergency Preparedness Officer. A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Note: This position includes management/ organization of our emergency preparedness warehouse, and operation of a forklift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or a related field OR Bachelor’s degree in any field plus one year of experience in emergency program planning, emergency services training, and/or fire safety management, OR High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 5 years of experience in emergency program planning, emergency services training, and/or fire safety management.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and conduct drills to ensure that Suffolk County is prepared to respond to a variety of public health emergencies.
• Supports the mission through management of the Department’s emergency preparedness assets
• Attending planning meetings with local and state agencies
• Assisting with composition / revision of emergency plans and the conduction of drills

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
• Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
• Salary: $47,450
• Work shift: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees