Planning & Response Planner (Planner 3 - PN 20013526 & 20013825)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

16h

About The Position

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and safety of millions of Ohioans? As a Emergency Preparedness Planner, you’ll lead critical initiatives that ensure Ohio is ready to respond to public health emergencies — from natural disasters to man-made threats. 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 coalitions, 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.

Requirements

• Is mission-driven and passionate about public health.
• Conducts independent research to build subject matter expertise.
• Translates strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Works collaboratively across teams and agencies.
• Remains composed and resourceful in challenging situations.
• Communicates clearly and effectively through written or oral means.
• Embraces continuous learning, training, and innovation.
• Can use technology and data to make informed decisions.
• Is organized, accountable, and follows through on assignments.
• Shows initiative and leads with poise and purpose.
• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., public health, environmental science, business continuity management, 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 public health, environmental science, business continuity management, business or 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
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans for ODH
• Coordinate with various healthcare coalitions, local health departments, non-governmental organizations plus state and federal agencies
• 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
• 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