Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

Health Research, Inc. • Rochester, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III to work within the Office of Health Emergency Preparedness. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will be a part of a regional office team dedicated to improving the capacity of local government entities, institutional providers, and private practitioners to respond to all-hazards incidents. The incumbent will maintain primary responsibility for activities, functions and contract deliverables pertaining to acute and long term care facilities. Specific duties will include: serving as a liaison between acute and long term care facilities and NYSDOH Regional and Central Office program staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues; working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed; serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans; working with facilities to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises. Other appropriate related duties as assigned.
This position will report to New York State Department of Health regional and central office emergency preparedness staff.
Occasional after-hours, nights and/or weekend hours may be required.
This position may require entry into facilities regulated under Articles 28, 36, and 40 of the New York State Public Health Law. Employees assigned to these settings must comply with applicable New York State influenza prevention requirements. Employees who choose not to receive the annual influenza vaccine may instead wear a surgical mask during periods when influenza is declared prevalent by the New York State Commissioner of Health, in accordance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Relevant experience required must be in emergency preparedness and planning and/or response.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a healthcare delivery environment
• Experience analyzing written and published program material and experience drawing conclusions concerning the impact
• Knowledge and/or certification in Incident Command System courses and homeland security exercise and evaluation program
• Experience with health preparedness initiatives in response to natural disasters and/or terrorism threats

Responsibilities

• Serving as a liaison between acute and long term care facilities and NYSDOH Regional and Central Office program staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues
• Working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed
• Serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans
• Working with facilities to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises
• Other appropriate related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

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