Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Develop, maintain and integrate a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plan into the Local Emergency Operations Plan in compliance with state guidance, the US Center for Disease Control & Preventions and the Health Resources and Services Administration cooperative agreements. The incumbent in this classification is responsible for administering and directing the activities to promote readiness for a public health emergency event in the county.

Performs professional level work in the delivery of emergency preparedness.

Coordinates, designs, and maintains public health emergency response plans and standard operating procedures by utilizing local, state and federal regulatory guidelines and requirements to ensure plans are integrated with emergency response plans with community partners. Develops county-level procedure for deploying the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) assets that are integrated with the state SNS plan. Participates in state-developed or approved public health emergency exercise programs with local emergency management and public safety agencies.

Utilizes tools provided by the state for orientation, tabletop, functional and full-scale exercise. Trains staff, community partners, local agencies and county agencies on all emergency preparedness plans. Participates in outside committees and meetings pertaining to the position. Designates and coordinates with the local "Emergency Support Function 8 (health and medical) planning representative in the local jurisdiction's emergency organization. Submit required reports and risk analysis to the Oregon Health Authority regarding the status of local activities related to public health emergency preparedness.

Provides Local Public Health Authority 24/7 contact information to the Oregon Health Authority. Ensures coordination between public health staff and other public safety agencies. Complies with the requirements for Program Element 12 including all exercise requirements and completion of required reports as required by the Oregon Health Authority, Health Services. Develops public health emergency epidemiologic response procedures to include by not limited to:
Mass prophylaxis and vaccination, Smallpox response procedures, Pandemic influenza procedures, Lab and provider reporting procedures, Mass casualty planning, Active surveillance procedures, Mechanism for receiving and responding to communicable disease report to identify and plan for meeting the needs of any special populations. Updates, improves and tests all emergency preparedness plans as needed. Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of the methods, principles, techniques, and practices of emergency management, including emergency management medications. Ability to professionally communicate with a variety of individuals, groups, and agencies, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of individuals, maintain records and prepare reports, use initiative and judgment, work independently.

Must be able to complete all on the job trainings as required by the State or Oregon. Majority of work, time is spent in an office environment. A portion of the work will be performed outside the office. Some travel will be required. Work must be performed with a high degree of accuracy. Experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The ability to work effectively with other employees, contractors, and the general public. In-depth knowledge of statewide system and guidelines, or the ability to acquire such knowledge. Good organizational and time management skills are essential. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must have a working knowledge of standard office equipment to include a computer, phone system, and copier and fax machines.

The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality. Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Must have the ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public. Information communicated ranges from routine/basic to complex and confidential information.

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS and in accordance with OAR  through . In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer, and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

Pre hire drug screen required. Must hold a valid driver's license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS…