0000007918.EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM PLANNER.HS-OPHP/BIOTERR/PREP LAB

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

16h • $76,280 - $95,219

About The Position

Develops, implements, and coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans and programs related to epidemiology activities. The role coordinates stakeholder and community planning, analyzes program data, prepares technical and official documentation, and leads infectious disease outbreak investigations and response planning.

The position works with public and private healthcare-sector safety and emergency management professionals, responders, local and regional health officials, and other stakeholders. It includes 24-hour on-call responsibilities and visits to off-site locations.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Emergency Management, Business, or a job-related field of study.
• Three years of professional work-related experience in emergency management, public health emergency preparedness, or a job-related field, including professional planning.
• Skill in using standard software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Knowledge of local and state-level public health emergency preparedness-related response and planning concepts, practices, and statutes; epidemiology and public health; and investigative techniques.
• Ability to foster partnerships with individuals and groups nationally, statewide, regionally, and locally.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet 24-hour on-call responsibilities and visit various off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, organize, and facilitate stakeholder groups of safety and emergency management professionals and public and private healthcare-sector responders; communicate emergency plans, roles, and responsibilities during public health emergencies and catastrophes.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate community planning sessions using best practices, real events, research, and analysis to develop strategic direction for integrated healthcare and public health preparedness and response.
• Analyze emerging project data, trends, and activities; identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, needs, and gaps; and develop reports and data for review by federal, state, and county officials, stakeholders, and grantors.
• Prepare publications, reports, and official documents; assist in planning and managing surveillance systems and data files; and develop technical information related to the program.
• Lead infectious disease outbreak investigations; establish prevention and control measures; work with local and regional health officials on outbreaks, infection control procedures, case findings, follow-up, reporting, and documentation; and develop detailed response plans during public health emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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