Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

Health Research, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III is part of a regional office team that works to improve the capacity of local government entities, institutional providers, and private practitioners to respond to all-hazards incidents. The role has primary responsibility for activities, functions, and contract deliverables related to acute and long-term care facilities.

The representative serves as a liaison between acute and long-term care facilities and New York State Department of Health Regional and Central Office staff on emergency preparedness and all-hazards response issues. The role supports facilities in addressing emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables, developing facility-specific preparedness and response plans, and integrating those plans with county and regional plans. The representative also works with facilities to identify training needs and helps develop, implement, and assess drills and exercises.

This is a grant-funded position requiring compliance with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables. Travel of up to 25% is required. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate before hire to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. Occasional after-hours, night, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

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.
• Relevant experience must be in emergency preparedness and planning and/or response.
• A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts before hire.
• Travel up to 25% of the time is required.
• Occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a healthcare delivery environment.
• Experience analyzing written and published program material and drawing conclusions about its impact.
• Knowledge of and/or certification in Incident Command System courses and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Experience with health preparedness initiatives in response to natural disasters and/or terrorism threats.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between acute and long-term care facilities and New York State Department of Health Regional and Central Office staff regarding emergency preparedness and all-hazards response issues.
• Work with facilities to ensure emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are communicated and addressed appropriately.
• Support facilities in developing facility-specific emergency preparedness and all-hazards response plans and integrating them with county and regional plans.
• Work with facilities to identify training needs and assist in developing, implementing, and assessing drills and exercises.
• Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.
• Perform other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with several health insurance plans available.
• Flexible benefit accounts for medical expenses, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
• Paid federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
• Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement health benefits plan for qualified retirees to use toward health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services available 24/7.

What This Job Offers

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