Medical Countermeasures Planner (Planner 3 - PN 20015012)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Planner 3 About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Bureau of Health Preparedness plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything. What You'll Do: Are you ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and safety of millions of Ohioans? As a Medical Countermeasures Planner, you’ll lead critical initiatives that ensure Ohio is ready to respond to public health emergencies — from natural disasters to man-made threats.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration) AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area.
• Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Planning and Development Technical Skills: Emergency Management, Planning and Development, Risk Management
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in risk management, emergency management, public administration.
• Experience in planning and project management.
• Experience in 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.
• Experience working with healthcare providers and stakeholders in emergency management and response.
• Experience working emergency management and response with federal, state, and/or local agencies.
• Experience working with grants and contracts.
• Experiencing presenting, training, and/or public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on all-hazards planning and response (e.g., research, writing, and development [or update] of plans, plus working during emergency operations to coordinate ODH actions in response to large or small incidents).
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans for ODH.
• Coordinate with various healthcare facility types, local health departments, non-governmental organizations plus state and federal agencies to provide a common operating picture, manage resources, coordinate actions, and share information among local, regional, state and federal stakeholders.
• Support and coordinate agency emergency response operations (but not as a direct first responder in the field).
• Staff the Emergency Support Function #8 (Public Health and Medical Services) Desk at the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center to support efficient and effective coordinated state-level emergency response operations.
• Organize exercises, after-action reviews, and trainings.
• Represent ODH on preparedness committees and at public health conferences.
• Assist with grants, proposals, and federal preparedness standards compliance.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed