Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator performs a variety of community health duties focused on public health emergency preparedness for bioterrorism and communicable disease outbreaks; participates actively in program planning training and coordination, represent Public Health in planning and public safety groups concerned with emergency preparedness.(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.) 1. Compiles special studies where analysis of complicated data is required. Interprets and/or tracks grant activities and funding expenditures to ensure appropriate use of grant dollars. 2. Participates in planning activities pertaining to emergency preparedness in Josephine County. 3. Facilitates meeting preparation, conducts and/or staffs meetings. 4. Develops procedures for Public Health's emergency epidemiological responses and deploying National Pharmaceutical Stockpile (NPS) assets integrated with the State's NPS plan. 5. Integrates bioterrorism preparedness procedures into the current local emergency operations plan following State guidance based on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and System Administration cooperative agreements. 6. Facilitate and participate in a public health emergency exercise program with local emergency management and public safety agencies. Coordinate with local emergency management in preparing for health emergency events. 7. Summarizes information from various sources into either narrative or report format of own design to respond to management inquiries. Submit reports to the State on the status of local activities related to public health emergency preparedness. 8. Assist in formulation and dissemination of emergency preparedness educational information. 9. Explains departmental policies and procedures and governing regulations to the public, volunteers and/or other employees. 10. Write and implement plan for sheltering animals during emergency events. Coordinate with various County departments, veterinary offices, State and Local agencies, volunteers, and the public on preparing and implementing plan. 11. Types forms, letters, memos, reports and assists with updating departmental policies and procedures. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents should possess knowledge of the public health system and programs and the ability to evaluate and plan for the effective utilization of community health resources. Skill in identifying problems and in developing solutions. Ability to understand, interpret and follow applicable Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, department policies and regulations. Ability to write plans and program proposals and provide strong leadership. Ability to function independently with minimum supervision and to maintain effective relationships with providers, public safety and emergency agencies and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in Health, Emergency Management, or related field and three years of progressively responsible clerical work including experience in emergency preparedness or disaster management; or any satisfactory combina­tion of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties. (Bachelor's Degree preferred)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of or ability to obtain valid Oregon Driver's license; safe driving record.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation, including but not limited to criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.