Public Health Program Specialist (PHEP)

City of Amarillo•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness ( PHEP ) Program Manager, this position is responsible for managing the Strategic National Stockpile ( SNS ) program including educating and training volunteers for mass immunization center operations, mass dispensing operations and other public health preparedness responses. Responsibilities include coordinating with federal, state, and local officials to develop and integrate the local SNS plan with regional and state plans, working with local governmental entities and other communities to plan and implement regularly scheduled exercises related to SNS preparedness and serving as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies in matters concerning the deployment of the SNS . ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures all citizens in the Panhandle region of Texas have access to SNS assets, should the SNS be deployed. Develops and maintains both PHEP response staff and volunteer staff policies and procedures for use in emergency responses and other events. Reviews and writes Department of Public Health policies and procedures with PHEP Program Manager and administrative staff. Coordinates with the PHEP Program Manager to ensure the volunteer workforce is educated and trained on the various aspects and procedures of the SNS program. Participates in training, exercises, and drills to include pre and post planning reports. Provides all required documentation and funding requests to the Amarillo Public Health Department for grant management. Coordinates emergency plans and procedures regarding their responsibilities in the SNS activities with City and County Departments. Ensures SNS plans are consistent with local MMRS and emergency plans. Serves as the local CHEMPACK point of contact and coordinates all CHEMPACK activities. Plans for, coordinates, and manages PHEP medical equipment and pharmaceutical stockpiles. Develops plans for crisis and emergency risk communication for use in public health emergencies. Maintains relationships with local, regional, and state emergency preparedness agencies. Participates in public health preparedness responses. Serves as CPR / BLS instructor for department. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is will be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, hear, pull, lift, push, reach, perform repetitive motions, speak, stand, shout, walk and run. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and preform repetitive motions. The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation with proof of current vehicle insurance, required.

Responsibilities

Ensures all citizens in the Panhandle region of Texas have access to SNS assets, should the SNS be deployed.
Develops and maintains both PHEP response staff and volunteer staff policies and procedures for use in emergency responses and other events.
Reviews and writes Department of Public Health policies and procedures with PHEP Program Manager and administrative staff.
Coordinates with the PHEP Program Manager to ensure the volunteer workforce is educated and trained on the various aspects and procedures of the SNS program.
Participates in training, exercises, and drills to include pre and post planning reports.
Provides all required documentation and funding requests to the Amarillo Public Health Department for grant management.
Coordinates emergency plans and procedures regarding their responsibilities in the SNS activities with City and County Departments.
Ensures SNS plans are consistent with local MMRS and emergency plans.
Serves as the local CHEMPACK point of contact and coordinates all CHEMPACK activities.
Plans for, coordinates, and manages PHEP medical equipment and pharmaceutical stockpiles.
Develops plans for crisis and emergency risk communication for use in public health emergencies.
Maintains relationships with local, regional, and state emergency preparedness agencies.
Participates in public health preparedness responses.
Serves as CPR / BLS instructor for department.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.