EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE MANAGER (Principal Administrative Officer) - Range 16 / NON
About The Position
The Emergency Preparedness & Response Manager serves as Program Manager of Emergency Response and Preparedness for the Anchorage Health Department. The position oversees the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant, including program planning, management, and financial oversight of state and local emergency preparedness program budgets. The manager directly supervises the Emergency Preparedness Team, which develops and maintains the Federal Strategic National Stockpile/Cities Readiness Initiative Program. The role includes managing exercise budgets and providing technical guidance on planning, research, project implementation, and inventory control for program-related supplies, equipment, and facility needs. Supervisory duties include scheduling, assigning tasks, and conducting staff performance evaluations. The Anchorage Health Department participates in State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services emergency responses and uses the federal Incident Command System (ICS). The manager and department participate in training exercises through the Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and the municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In a natural or human-caused disaster, department employees may be called to participate in emergency operations and recovery.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight years of experience in a field related to the position; or an associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance, or a similar discipline and six years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of those fields or a similar discipline and four years of related experience; or a master's degree in one of those fields or a similar discipline and two years of related experience.
- Valid State of Alaska driver's license with a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
- Required licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.
- Legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- FEMA Incident Command System certificates of completion for ICS 100, 300, 400, and 700.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant, including program planning, management, and financial oversight of state and local emergency preparedness program budgets.
- Directly supervise the Emergency Preparedness Team.
- Develop and maintain the Federal Strategic National Stockpile/Cities Readiness Initiative Program through the Emergency Preparedness Team.
- Manage exercise budgets and provide technical guidance on planning, research, and project implementation.
- Oversee inventory control of program-related supplies, equipment, and facility needs.
- Schedule staff, assign tasks, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Participate in emergency response and training activities using the Incident Command System, including exercises through CHAT and the municipal EOC.
- Participate in emergency operations responses and recovery when called upon during natural or human-caused disasters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
