CNHD Public Health Preparedness Planner

Churchill County • Fallon, NV

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) is seeking a creative, collaborative, and adaptable Public Health Preparedness Planner (PHPP) who is motivated to enhance the ability of the public health network, communities, and individuals to prevent, quickly respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. The PHPP is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating detailed plans and operational documents to use during incident response in accordance with the CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities. The Planner also designs and implements emergency preparedness and response trainings, assists with the development of trainings and exercises, and participates in coordinated response activities during all-hazards emergencies. This position also works with local, regional, and state partners in addition to healthcare and community partners for planning, exercising, response, and situational awareness activities. The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $10.95/hour or $22,700/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $1.79/hour or $3,700/year). The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) Public Health Preparedness Planner serves under the direction of the CNHD Public Health Preparedness (PHP) Manager. Under general supervision, the Public Health Preparedness Planner develops and implements assigned components of bioterrorism, emergency, homeland security, or public health preparedness and response plans. Performs related work as required. This position is responsible for developing a full scope of preparedness plans with a high degree of independence. Provides support for all Divisions within the CNHD and works in coordination with the CNHD Public Health Preparedness Manager under the direction of the Administrator.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in science or public health, epidemiology, nursing, or emergency preparedness is preferred; AND two years’ experience in emergency management activities OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Applicable regulations, policies, and statutes related to public health preparedness.
• Knowledge of Emergency preparedness including All Hazards Preparedness, National Incident Management System, and Incident Command System.
• Knowledge of Health District operations and activities.
• Knowledge of Various disaster plans.
• Knowledge of Federal guidelines for bioterrorism response.
• Knowledge of Basic statistical methods.
• Ability to learn computer applications related to the work.
• Ability to learn Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Ability to learn Effective communication in English, both orally and in writing, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Skill in Planning, developing, managing, implementing, and evaluating emergency response plans.
• Skill in Collaborating with outside agencies in the provision of emergency response activities.
• Skill in Preparing educational and informational materials.
• Skill in Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Skill in Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Skill in Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Nevada Driver’s License.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 within 6 months of hire
• If not already registered with the Nevada Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists (BoREHS), the employee must file with the BoREHS an application for a certificate of registration as an environmental health specialist no later than 30 days after the date on which the person initially becomes employed.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in a field related to environmental health.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis in science or public health, epidemiology, nursing, or emergency preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Writes and develops required public health emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Participates in project planning, coordination, and promotion while providing logistical support and assistance in planning workshops, meetings, educational events, and preparedness training exercises.
• Assists with planning and logistics of Point of Distribution (POD) events, including being an integral part of the actual event.
• Implements public health emergency preparedness and response plans and ensures coordination with city and county emergency management and other identified leaders as necessary, ensuring plans are integrated with and supported by the plans of other local agencies.
• Participates in healthcare coalition activities.
• Offers to sit on the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) of each county in the health district jurisdiction.
• May participate in the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile efforts.
• Coordinates the participation of CNHD personnel in response exercises and community disaster training activities.
• Assists in the development of fact sheets about bioterrorism and other public health emergencies and other relevant technical information for public use.
• Monitors program and financial activities and provides written and oral reports as required.
• Responds to man-made or naturally occurring outbreaks or events, such as biological, chemical, infectious and/or communicable diseases.
• Assists the preparedness program in developing a volunteer response program such as a Medical Reserve Corp (MRC).
• Attends meetings and maintains liaisons to ensure preparedness efforts.
• May perform routine compliance inspections of facilities including but not limited to the following: retail, wholesale, mobile, and non-profit food establishments and vendors; public, private, and charter schools; private, public and institutional child-care facilities; hotels, motels, septic tank systems, vector/ animal disease surveillance, collection and abatement, recreational vehicle parks, and mobile home parks; correctional institutions; body art facilities; public swimming pools; and other environmental health issues.
• Ensures all Division work is documented and aligns with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) as directed by the Administrator and Managers.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Operates standard office equipment, including computers, facsimile equipment, and central telephones; may operate microfilm, radio telephone, and other departmental-specific equipment after training.
• Represents the county and District with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Programmatic support to the Environmental Health Services Division, performing inspections, reviewing construction plans, and assisting with routine operational activities.

Benefits

• 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $10.95/hour or $22,700/year).
• 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500/year).
• No Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $1.79/hour or $3,700/year).

What This Job Offers

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