Emergency Preparedness Program Manager - Health Department

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking a highly enthusiastic Emergency Preparedness Program Manager to lead and coordinate regional medical surge, medical countermeasure, and emergency preparedness programs. This role involves working with healthcare and community partners to strengthen preparedness and response to public health emergencies. The position offers a purpose-driven career in a team environment committed to community impact, with a focus on work-life balance and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Emergency Management, Nursing, or related field, plus four (4) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
Successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and manages projects from initiation through completion, including stakeholder coordination, grant alignment, and performance tracking to ensure compliance and achievement of program objectives.
Supervises staff, including hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual performance appraisals, and discipline.
Leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of regional medical surge and healthcare preparedness programs.
Manages program budgets, grants, funding agreements, and related contracts while ensuring fiscal compliance and accountability.
Oversees the integration of emergency preparedness plans across healthcare systems, jurisdictions, and partner agencies to support coordinated regional readiness.
Ensures program alignment with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and applicable public health emergency response frameworks.
Builds and maintains partnerships with hospitals, healthcare organizations, emergency management agencies, and community stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and response capacity.
Analyzes program and operational data, develops reports and performance measures, monitors program outcomes, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports continuous quality improvement and emergency response operations as needed.
Develops, maintains, and evaluates emergency preparedness plans and designs and conducts trainings, exercises, and workshops for internal staff and external partners.
Provides technical assistance and guidance to partners and stakeholders on preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
Manages medical countermeasure planning, inventory, and distribution in compliance with federal requirements.
Facilitates regional coalitions, committees, and workgroups and coordinates with state and adjacent regions to support integrated emergency preparedness and response.

Benefits

12 Holidays
Up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
One personal day every year
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Onsite medical clinic
Hospital insurance
Pet insurance
Auto and home insurance
Discounts at County facilities