Emergency Services Planner

Weber County•Ogden, UT

11d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Emergency Services Program Manager, the Emergency Services Planner plans and implements public health preparedness activities, including emergency plan development and review, training and exercise development, and evaluation of procedures, protocols, and agreements. The position may take on lead technical responsibilities during emergency response and recovery efforts and must be available throughout the duration of a public health emergency. The role is directly responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the All-Hazards Plan and its components, including the Medical Countermeasure plan. It also leads the design, coordination, and completion of After Action Report/Improvement Plan documents, and is directly responsible for re-accreditation of the Project Public Health Ready program. The position supports assessments of public health emergency preparedness capabilities, emergency training and community outreach, Medical Reserve Corps activities, and emergency public information and warning. The position reports to the Emergency Services Program Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. It generally works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend activities and the possibility of short-notice work. A valid Utah driver's license and good driving record are required. New employees must receive immunizations as deemed necessary by the health department. A pre-employment background check may be required. The office work environment is usually quiet. The position involves frequent walking, sitting, and talking or hearing; occasional use of hands and arms, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for essential job functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of progressively responsible employment in public health planning, emergency management planning, public health education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with the CDC's 15 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities and their application to planning and preparedness activities.
Familiarity with governmental agency structures and resources and public health policy development.
Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, Visio, and other related software as required.
Organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
Effective public relations and public speaking skills.
Ability to maneuver an Emergency/Department Operations Center.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Valid Utah driver's license and good driving record.
New employees must receive immunizations as deemed necessary by the health department.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 700 MHz radio usage is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the All-Hazards Plan and its components, including the Medical Countermeasure plan.
Assist in evaluating plans, procedures, agreements, and response capabilities related to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health threats and emergencies.
Develop and maintain a Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan and support exercise planning, after-action reporting, and improvement planning.
Assist with emergency training for department staff and community educational outreach programs.
Serve in key functional roles during public health emergency responses, coordinating response activities and integrating with local government and private-sector entities as needed.
Support emergency public information and warning, and communications procedures for incidents of public health significance.
Coordinate Medical Reserve Corps activities as assigned and maintain volunteer records and databases.
Design, coordinate, and finalize After Action Report/Improvement Plan documents addressing operational gaps identified during emergency activations and exercises.
Coordinate with department leadership, agency and community partners, and community members to conduct interviews and team hot-washes concerning preparedness planning, response, and recovery.
Work with department leadership to develop interview and hot-wash questions using HSEEP formats, required tools, and applicable federal and state guidance.
Transcribe hot-wash information; analyze findings; identify strengths, weaknesses, actionable recommendations, and topics requiring leadership attention; and share reports with leadership.
Lead re-accreditation for the Project Public Health Ready program.
Assist in assessing the department's status against the CDC's 15 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities.
Assist in maintaining the All-Hazards Plan and conduct assessment and planning activities related to epidemiology and disease surveillance, education and training, and Medical Reserve Corps volunteer plans and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available throughout the duration of a public health emergency.