Hospital Preparedness Planner (Planner 3 - PN 20098646)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Preparedness Planner works for the Ohio Department of Health’s Bureau of Health Preparedness, which prepares for and responds to public health threats using an all-hazards approach. The planner provides subject matter expertise in emergency preparedness planning and response, including researching, writing, developing, and updating plans and coordinating the agency’s actions during incidents. The position supports agency emergency response operations but is not a direct field first-responder role.

The planner coordinates with healthcare facilities, local health departments, nongovernmental organizations, and state and federal agencies to share information, manage resources, coordinate actions, and maintain a common operating picture across stakeholders. The role also staffs the Public Health and Medical Services desk at the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center and organizes exercises, after-action reviews, and trainings. Additional work includes representing ODH on preparedness committees and at conferences and assisting with grants, proposals, and compliance with federal preparedness standards.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position based at 246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation begins at $31.47 per hour at Pay Grade 32, Step 1, with an opportunity to increase to $32.84 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: completion of an undergraduate core program or 24 months of experience in an assigned program area, plus 9 months of training or experience in operational, mathematical, analytical, or statistical research methods used to conduct and document research studies; one course or 3 months of experience in public relations; one course or 3 months of experience in budgeting; and one course or 3 months of experience in technical writing or business communication.
• Alternatively, have 6 months of experience as a Planner 2 (85312) in the assigned program area, or the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Clearly demonstrate in the application how minimum qualifications and/or position-specific minimum qualifications are met.
• Complete a criminal background check if selected.
• Provide official transcripts for claimed post-secondary education within five working days of request before a formal offer can be made.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, collaborate across teams and agencies, remain composed and resourceful, communicate effectively, learn continuously, use technology and data for informed decisions, stay organized and accountable, and show initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in public health, environmental science, business continuity management, business administration, or public administration.
• Experience in planning and project management.
• Experience creating plans, writing reports, procedures, and tools.
• Experience collecting data and information from studies, investigations, or reports.
• Experience with healthcare preparedness.
• Experience with spreadsheets and presentation programs such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with healthcare providers and stakeholders in emergency management and response.
• Experience working in emergency management and response with federal, state, and/or local agencies.
• Experience working with grants and contracts.
• Experience presenting, training, and/or public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on all-hazards planning and response, including researching, writing, developing, and updating plans.
• Work during emergency operations to coordinate ODH actions in response to incidents of varying size.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans for ODH.
• Coordinate with healthcare facilities, local health departments, nongovernmental organizations, and state and federal agencies to maintain a common operating picture, manage resources, coordinate actions, and share information.
• Support and coordinate agency emergency response operations; this is not a direct field first-responder role.
• Staff the Emergency Support Function #8 (Public Health and Medical Services) desk at the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center.
• Organize exercises, after-action reviews, and trainings.
• Represent ODH on preparedness committees and at public health conferences.
• Assist with grants, proposals, and compliance with federal preparedness standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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