Bureau Preparedness Public Consultant

Job Description
- Bureau of Health Preparedness Public Health Consultant (260007IZ)

Bureau of Health Preparedness Public Health Consultant (260007IZ)

Health

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $32.69 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours:

Monday
- Friday; 8am - 5pm

Union: 1199

Public Health

Technical

Skills:

Grants Administration, Program Management, Public Relations

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking

Public Health Consultant

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies. We oversee federal funding related to public health and hospital funding to ensure preparedness and readiness for response. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.

ODH'S Bureau of Health Preparedness is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Public Health Consultant to support statewide public health and healthcare preparedness initiatives. In this role, you will provide direct technical assistance to local health departments, hospitals, and internal partners to strengthen Ohio’s readiness for public health emergencies. Job duties include:

• Provide consultation and technical assistance to partners on public health and healthcare preparedness planning, budgeting, evaluation, and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate funded projects through meetings, conference calls, and written communication to ensure alignment with state guidelines and federal grant requirements.
• Develop and deliver training, educational materials, and presentations on preparedness performance measures, grant strategies, and program outcomes.
• Identify public health and healthcare preparedness risks using established guidelines and tools, and determine resource needs to support preparedness activities.
• Assist in developing program guidelines, procedural manuals, and preparedness initiatives such as conferences, workshops, and statewide events.
• Support federal grant management activities, including preparing applications, monitoring spending, overseeing contracts, and evaluating proposal compliance.
• Track and compile quarterly progress reports, data summaries, quality assurance documents, and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain partnerships with multidisciplinary state and local partners to advance shared preparedness goals.
• Attend trainings and conferences to remain current on public health preparedness trends.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the 1199

Pay Range Schedule.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and…