Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

Health Research, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

1d • Hybrid

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 and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience required must be in public health, emergency preparedness or emergency planning and/or response.

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, and 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 contribute to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises.
• Compile and review After-Action Reports (AAR) to improve regional plans.
• Coordinate, implement, and track 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.
• Coordinate work groups dedicated to improving healthcare partners’ emergency readiness.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 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.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees