PLANNER II - 64029143

State of Florida • Saint Petersburg, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Planner II position in the Office of Public Health Preparedness in Pinellas. This position is funded by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant and will provide coordination in the areas of preparedness planning, operations, and logistics. As such, this position is responsible for coordinating and developing the public health operation and response efforts related to the agency’s Emergency Operations Plan. This position will serve as a Preparedness Planner for the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI). This position will work in coordination with the DOH-Pinellas’ Public Health Preparedness Program. Training and exercises within and outside of the State of Florida are possible. Travel is paid for and adherence to State travel rules will apply. This position maintains active communication with other agencies and attends community meetings and conference calls that work to develop county operational plans (e.g., CHAMP, PCEM-PCSB-DOH-Pinellas, CRI/SNS Conference Calls, Regional Planner meetings). Assists with projects and planning processes that work to maintain or meet County Health Department expectations and standards of measure. Provides technical expertise to residents, visitors and professional level leaders within the community on a regular basis. Assists with Preparedness Expectations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of incident command, emergency operations and disaster response.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and most specifically in Excel.
• Skills in Microsoft Teams.
• Skills in communication; both written and oral.
• Skills in organization.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. safely.
• Ability to teach to diverse audiences.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to anticipate, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines while multi- tasking.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, as a member of a team, in addition to the ability to work autonomously.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• ICS training up to and including 400
• HSEEP training and experience
• Respiratory fit testing experience
• Experience with planning and / or exercises as verified in the application or resume
• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and developing the public health operation and response efforts related to the agency’s Emergency Operations Plan.
• Reviewing and updating operations plans related to mass distribution of medical countermeasures (MCM).
• Identifying gaps in supplies and equipment needed.
• Ensuring the documentation is completed to meet CDC Grant Guidance.
• Ensuring plans are in place to receive the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) or any other medications/equipment/supplies.
• Ensuring plans are in place to operate Points of Dispensing (POD).
• Maintaining up to date contact lists with internal and external partners.
• Coordinating health department participation in external exercises with response partners that test internal preparedness and epidemiological processes and procedures.
• Coordinating with community groups on strategies for reaching at-risk vulnerable populations during disasters.
• Ensuring adequate mask fit-testing is completed for the agency.
• Reviewing and updating all assigned emergency operations plans, appendices, and annexes.
• Developing and conducting internal/external health department exercises and drills related to emergency operations; write After-Action Reports/Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) as needed.
• Coordinating with local partners (EM, EMS, PCSB) on countywide public health preparedness issues.
• Team instruction for Employee Onboarding, New Employee Orientation, and other PHP Trainings if needed.
• Ensuring Pinellas CHD intranet/internet websites are updated with plans and public preparedness information.
• Reviewing Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) from eligible agencies to ensure they meet statutory requirements.
• Conducting HSEEP (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program) compliant exercises.
• Completing and fulfilling MYTEP (Multi Year Training and Exercise) requirements.
• Completing timely AARs (After-Action Reports).
• Assisting with Inventory Resource Management (Royal4).
• Identifying outdated or expired supplies that need to be replaced (e.g. N95 masks).
• Assisting with developing a logistics plan that identifies supplies and equipment needed for each DOH-Pinellas mission, including Special Needs Shelters (SpNS).
• Meets or exceeds SMART performance expectations to include but not limited to: Emergency duty (SpNS, POD) assistance, inventory management, exercise planning, and representation at community meetings.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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