Emergency Preparedness Planner

Summit County Public Health • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you looking to build a fulfilling career in Public Health? Join Summit County Public Health! We're proud of our commitment to both the communities we serve and the employees who make our work possible. Our staff has recognized us as a certified Great Place to Work®-and we invite you to be part of our mission to create a healthful environment and ensure the accessibility of health services to all.
SCPH is seeking a full-time Emergency Preparedness Planner (35 hours per week, Monday through Friday) to play a vital role in planning, supporting, and responding to public health emergency preparedness activities and incidents. This position is essential in safeguarding our community's health and safety during emergencies, disasters, and public health incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, Public Health, Public Administration, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, general science or a related field.
• Knowledge of applicable guidance documents, including but not limited to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities: National Standards for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Public Health; the National Response Framework, Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, and Continuity Guidance Circular.
• Completion of FEMA courses IS-100.C, IS-200.C, and IS-700.B
• Strong skills in technical writing, public speaking, and working independently and collaboratively.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, automobile availability, and insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local, regional, and state partners to maintain Summit County Public Health's Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), Summit County Public Health's Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and other preparedness documents.
• Maintain familiarity with the State of Ohio, NECO Region, Summit County, and Summit County Public Health's Integrated Preparedness Plan (IIP). Maintain plan by ensuring public health training, drills, and exercises align with and are integrated into the jurisdiction's emergency management system.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in emergency preparedness trainings, drills, and exercises, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards.
• Develop After Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs) for incidents, drills, and exercises, tracking progress on identified improvements.
• Ensure public health emergency responses are NIMS-compliant and integrated into broader emergency management systems.
• Support inventory management of emergency preparedness equipment and supplies. Operation of agency pick up truck and trailer (up to 24') is required.
• Promote a Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management by designing response and recovery activities that meet the needs of the community.
• Support the logistical requirements to mobilize and maintain public health operations on site or in the field and/or support and augment public health / safety mutual aid requests within Summit County, the NECO Region, or within the State of Ohio.
• Assist in executing grant deliverables and participate in SCPH and community emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Be available during routine and non-routine hours of operation, including 24/7/365 availability.

What This Job Offers

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