Public Health Emergency Planning Specialist

San Bernardino County•San Bernardino, CA

About The Position

The Department of Public Health is recruiting Public Health Emergency Planning Specialists to coordinate emergency response activities. The role develops and maintains emergency response plans for public health care services and prepares public and private partners for emergencies with public health impacts, including disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, hazardous materials, environmental events, and natural disasters. The specialist develops and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and supports Department priorities and deliverables for emergency grants. The position focuses on public health preparedness, emergency response, and other public health crises. Responsibilities may include researching risks and designing emergency plans; ensuring resources such as medical supplies and personnel are available and distributed; coordinating with Public Health programs, County departments, staff, and outside agencies; developing and evaluating preparedness programs; conducting training and exercises; managing grant funds; preparing required reports; and serving as a key Department of Public Health team member during emergency activations. The incumbent must travel to various office locations using a personal vehicle as needed. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required at hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Selected applicants must pass a background investigation, work-related physical examination, and drug screening. The County cannot consider applicants who will require visa sponsorship at application or in the future.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience options: - Option 1: Bachelor's degree in a qualifying or closely related field and one year of full-time equivalent experience in a health care, public health, health education, or emergency services program, including program planning, development, implementation, and/or evaluation. - Option 2: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units in a qualifying or closely related field and three years of full-time equivalent experience in a health care, public health, health education, or emergency services program, including program planning, development, implementation, and/or evaluation.
Qualifying fields include Health Science, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Communications, or a closely related field.
Applicants using Option 2 without a qualifying bachelor's degree must submit a list of completed college coursework; unofficial transcripts are accepted.
Coursework must be from a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign degrees or coursework must include an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency.
A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required at hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Selected applicants must pass a background investigation, work-related physical examination, and drug screening.
Must be able to present legal authorization to work in the United States at employment; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in one of the qualifying fields.
Multiple years of experience in a public health setting, emergency management, or Incident Command System (ICS) training.
Experience conducting presentations for large and small audiences.
Experience in program development and evaluation, emergency preparedness exercises, and trainings.
Experience co-managing the Department Operations Center (DOC) during emergency activations.
Experience maintaining effective communication with Department and Countywide partners during emergencies or disasters.

Responsibilities

Research risks and design emergency plans based on data and health risk assessments.
Ensure essential resources, including medical supplies and personnel, are available and effectively distributed for emergency response.
Coordinate with staff, Public Health programs, County departments, and outside agencies to support shared goals and a unified emergency response.
Develop, implement, and evaluate emergency preparedness programs.
Organize and conduct training and drills for public health personnel and partners.
Oversee the allocation and use of grant funds supporting emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
Prepare and submit required reports to leadership, agencies, programs, and departments.
Serve as a key Department of Public Health team member during emergency activations.
Develop and maintain emergency response plans for public health care services.
Prepare public and private partners for emergencies with public health impacts.
Develop and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.