Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planner – Part-Time (20 hours a week

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Who We Are
Park County Government serves over 18,000 residents in communities that span our rugged and cherished mountain communities. We strive to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment and rural character. We deliver services and set standards that reflect our values and preserve our unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy.

We are seeking people who have a strong work-ethic, self-starters, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.

We thrive on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. Together, we all make Park County a great place to live and work.

What We Provide
We are always hiring and want to help you start your career with us! Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive benefits, remote work opportunities, advancement and continuing education, and a hard-working yet family-friendly culture.

The position works closely with local, regional, state, tribal, healthcare, and emergency management partners to support compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) preparedness requirements, including Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) deliverables.

The following requirements are necessary to reasonably ensure Park County that the individual selected for this position will be able to perform the essential functions and tasks of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, update, and evaluate public health emergency preparedness plans and annexes in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Coordinate and support Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI), and Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) planning activities
• Ensure all assigned grant deliverables, work plans, reports, and program requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain preparedness documentation and submit required materials through designated state systems and platforms
• Coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate public health drills, exercises, trainings, and real-world response activities utilizing Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles
• Develop After-Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs) following exercises and response events
• Serve as liaison to emergency management, healthcare coalitions, first responders, schools, healthcare facilities, community organizations, and other response partners
• Represent public health at emergency preparedness and response meetings, committees, and regional coordination activities
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and public health emergency response activities as assigned for ESF 8 National Response Framework
• Assist in emergency risk communication and dissemination of public health information to community partners and the public
• Coordinate volunteer preparedness activities, including maintenance of volunteer databases and training support
• Support continuity of operations and continuity of government planning activities
• Maintain compliance with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) requirements
• Participate in required trainings, conferences, workshops, and professional development activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of emergency preparedness principles, public health response systems, and incident command structure
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, staff, elected officials, and the public
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze information,…