Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV

Health Research, Inc. • Rochester, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV will be responsible for the overall coordination of Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP)-required activities across the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Western Region. This position will provide oversight for regional preparedness initiatives funded through federal cooperative agreements and will provide oversight of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) and will serve as a primary regional liaison between the Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP) and external partners to ensure coordinated, consistent, and effective public health emergency preparedness efforts. In this role, the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV will deliver technical assistance and guidance to Local Health Departments (LHD), hospitals, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, and emergency management partners related to planning, training, exercise development, and performance measurement requirements and reporting. The position will represent the Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP) on regional planning committees and workgroups, support regional readiness and response activities, including Critical Specimen Transport (CST), and will coordinate with the Division of State Emergency Medical Services to support integrated response operations. The position will also participate in emergency response activities and perform other preparedness and response duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and six years of relevant experience; OR eight years of relevant experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Relevant experience must be in emergency preparedness 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.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience supervising staff.
• Demonstrated experience in public health emergency preparedness, healthcare preparedness, or emergency management, with a strong understanding of federal cooperative agreement requirements such as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP).
• Experience providing technical assistance to various external partners, including Local Health Departments (LHD), hospitals, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and emergency management agencies.
• Experience tracking and managing preparedness planning, training, and exercise activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with incident management systems, including completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800, emergency response operations, regional planning structures, and coordination with public health and healthcare systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall coordination of Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP)-required activities across the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Western Region.
• Provide oversight for regional preparedness initiatives funded through federal cooperative agreements.
• Provide oversight of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP).
• Serve as a primary regional liaison between the Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP) and external partners to ensure coordinated, consistent, and effective public health emergency preparedness efforts.
• Deliver technical assistance and guidance to Local Health Departments (LHD), hospitals, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, and emergency management partners related to planning, training, exercise development, and performance measurement requirements and reporting.
• Represent the Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP) on regional planning committees and workgroups.
• Support regional readiness and response activities, including Critical Specimen Transport (CST).
• Coordinate with the Division of State Emergency Medical Services to support integrated response operations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and perform other preparedness and response 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