Public Health Planner

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

26d•$48,087

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Public Health Preparedness Program Director or designee. Will be responsible for coordinating the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and testing of public health preparedness and response plans for Cameron County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course work in public health, public affairs, public administration, emergency management, or related field plus one year experience in public health, public affairs, public administration, emergency management, or healthcare related field -OR-- five years experience in public health, public affairs, public administration, emergency management, or healthcare related field.
Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of emergency management as it relates to healthcare and public health.
Ability to communicate effectively (oral, written and Spanish speaking ability).
Ability to analyze and evaluate healthcare preparedness needs.
Ability to train and supervise others.
Knowledge of computer programs software and database (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, internet).
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work with public.
Ability to work with confidential client information
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, comply with State of Texas Driving Laws, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must have reliable transportation.
Employees of Cameron County may be required to work during any natural disaster or emergency.
Criminal background check is required for employment or continued employment.
Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of the duties of the position.
If additional assistance is required, employee must request assistance prior to performing the assignment.

Responsibilities

Accurately document all time worked.
Complete Incident Command Structure training: ICS-700, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-800 within six months of employment.
Assists in developing and maintaining emergency preparedness and response plans, policies, and procedures in alignment with CDC PHEP requirements.
Collects, organizes, and maintains preparedness data, documentation, and performance measures to support program evaluation and reporting.
Supports development and maintenance of work plans, reports, after-action reports, and improvement plans to ensure compliance with DSHS requirements.
Assists with coordination and documentation of MOUs, agreements, contracts, and Commissioners Court agenda items related to preparedness activities.
Maintains effective working relationships with internal departments and external partners to support preparedness and response coordination.
Organizes and tracks preparedness projects, timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
Demonstrates strong written, verbal, organizational, and coordination skills.
Maintain a knowledge of Texas Emergency Management Plan, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
Implement the Standardized Emergency Management System Plan.
Coordinate mutual aid responses and requests.
Assist in the overall management of medical related emergency operations.
Assist in providing advice and technical assistance to city, county and other area agencies on the special conditions and operating requirements.
Initiate and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with co-workers, city, county and area agencies, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Provide and coordinate training with respect to emergency / disaster preparedness, i.e. ICS training.
Coordinate meaningful regional preparedness drills and exercises utilizing HSEEP standards to ensure public health plans are practicable.
Provides regular feedback to Preparedness Director on program goals/strategies.
Other duties as assigned.