Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Southwest Utah Public Health Department • St. George, UT

3d • $24

About The Position

Works under the general direction of the Emergency Preparedness Director to provide a variety of full performance, complex secretarial, technical clerical, and general administrative duties as needed to support the Emergency Preparedness Division of the Health Department. Provides a variety of working-level professional duties related to the coordination, implementation, and delivery of volunteer management in emergency preparedness.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of professional experience in emergency preparedness, volunteer management, EMS, or a related field.
• ICS 100 & 200, IS 700, IS 800.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, credential, orient, train, and retain MRC volunteers.
• Plan and coordinate monthly MRC trainings and engagement activities and maintain MRC records, equipment, and supply inventory and readiness.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting emergency preparedness exercises (tabletop, drill, functional, or full-scale).
• Promote volunteer recruitment and community resilience initiatives and track staff and volunteer training participation and documentation.
• Coordinate training opportunities with community partners including CERT, healthcare coalition partners, and emergency management agencies.
• Represent SWUPHD at preparedness fairs, public events, and community outreach activities and provide preparedness information and resources to community members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED