Mass Prophylaxis Plan Manager, Bureau of Emergency Field Operations

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

65d • Remote

About The Position

The Bureau of Emergency Field Operations coordinates and plans for emergency field responses including mass prophylaxis, canvassing, quarantine, and radiation exposure screening. The position involves supervising the POD Planner and managing human resource items such as task development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. The role also includes developing and maintaining the Public Health Emergency Response Network Auxiliary Distribution Program, coordinating with partners to support public health emergency preparedness, and responding to public health emergencies as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public health, disaster management, emergency preparedness/administration, public administration, or related field and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in emergency preparedness planning/management, emergency medical services, fire or public safety, law enforcement, homeland security, public health, mental health, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related specialized area.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described above.
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional public speaking abilities
• Ability to coordinate a large number of projects simultaneously under pressure
• Experience working in emergency management is preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise the POD Planner including all human resource items such as development of tasks and standards, evaluation, disciplinary, time and leave issues.
• Further develop, implement and maintain the Public Health Emergency Response Network Auxiliary Distribution Program to enlist long-term care facilities to dispense medication during mass prophylaxis operations.
• Further develop, implement and maintain plans to dispense medical countermeasures to first responder agencies and other critical infrastructure support staff.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and vendors to support citywide public health emergency preparedness efforts.
• Respond to public health emergencies in the Citywide Health Emergency Field Operations Section.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness programs for federal/state loans.
• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Work From Home Policy allowing up to two days from home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees