Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

Health Research, Inc.•Syracuse, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will work with the Central New York Regional Office (CNYRO) team dedicated to improving regional health emergency preparedness and response to all-hazards incidents. The incumbent will coordinate the implementation, tracking, and data analysis of the CNY Region Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) required activities, as well as be responsible for the coordination and aid in the implementation of the CNY Region emergency preparedness plans, trainings, exercises, and other related duties as assigned. The incumbent will collaborate between regional health emergency preparedness partners and both acute and non-acute care facilities to support preparedness goals and activities. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a resource for HEPC members to support the development of organization specific emergency preparedness/all-hazards response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans; working with HEPC members to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises. This role will compile and review After-Action Reports (AAR) to improve regional plans, as well as coordination, implementation, and tracking of Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) exercises and drills. The duties of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will include determining emergency planning activities for the CNYRO program areas, organizing and executing emergency preparedness response drills and exercises in the CNYRO, and actively participating in any emergency response activities. The incumbent will implement Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) activities for the region and coordinate work groups dedicated to improving healthcare partners’ emergency readiness.

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 relevant experience.
Relevant experience required must be in public health, emergency preparedness or emergency planning and/or response.
Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
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

Familiarity with emergency preparedness in the public health and health care field.
Demonstrated, excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders, experience providing support to professional staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
Knowledge of disaster preparedness and response systems, including the Incident Command System.
Successful course completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HSEEP.
Knowledge of public health and/or all-hazards emergency preparedness programs and planning efforts.
Experience preparing narrative and numerical information into clear, logical reports.
Experience developing presentational materials and communicating information through presentations, trainings, and meeting environments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation, tracking, and data analysis of the CNY Region Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) required activities
Coordinate and aid in the implementation of the CNY Region emergency preparedness plans, trainings, exercises
Collaborate between regional health emergency preparedness partners and both acute and non-acute care facilities to support preparedness goals and activities
Serve as a resource for HEPC members to support the development of organization specific emergency preparedness/all-hazards response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans
Work with HEPC members to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises
Compile and review After-Action Reports (AAR) to improve regional plans
Coordinate, implementation, and tracking of Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) exercises and drills
Determine emergency planning activities for the CNYRO program areas
Organize and execute emergency preparedness response drills and exercises in the CNYRO
Actively participate in any emergency response activities
Implement Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) activities for the region and coordinate work groups dedicated to improving healthcare partners’ emergency readiness.

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

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