Emergency Preparedness Planner

Posting Date

09/14/26

09/19/26

Anticipated Hiring Range: $66,000 - $73,500 annually
Full Range: $66,000 - $96,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Contractor with Benefits

Public Health

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is seeking a collaborative and strategic Emergency Preparedness Planner to help strengthen the Department's readiness for public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. This position develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates emergency preparedness programs, plans, and operational procedures that support the Department's all-hazards public health preparedness and response mission.

The Emergency Preparedness Planner collaborates with internal programs, healthcare partners, emergency management agencies, community organizations, and government partners to enhance the Department's ability to respond effectively to public health emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and emergency response coordination.

During Department Operations Center (DOC) activations, this position serves in a variety of Incident Command System (ICS) roles, supporting emergency response operations and public health incident management.

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work.

We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Two years of professional experience in public health preparedness, emergency management, healthcare preparedness, or a related field performing duties related to emergency planning, preparedness program coordination, training and exercises, or emergency response operations

• Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, homeland security, healthcare administration, public administration, or a related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

• Must have or be able to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within six months of hire

• Within one month of hire, all…