Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV will lead and support health emergency preparedness planning for Local Health Departments (LHD) on all aspects of emergency plan development, lead the Western Region Office internal preparedness and response efforts, provide overall supervision and oversight of the four staff assigned to preparedness activities in the region, and provide guidance and support to the Western Region Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (WRHEPC), a multi-agency coordination body developed to assist with preparedness planning, training and response to emergencies affecting healthcare and/or public health.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field andsix years of relevant experience; OReight years of relevant experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. Relevant experience must be in emergency preparedness planning and/or response.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience establishing priorities and demonstrated experience completing tasks within established timelines; experience organizing, consolidating and preparing narrative and numerical information into clear, logical reports, using plain language; experience analyzing written and published program material and draw conclusions concerning its impact. Strong communication, interpersonal, supervisory, and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively work both independently and with teams. Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Knowledge of pandemic influenza preparedness planning, goals and objectives, and/or experience in public health programs. Knowledge and/or certification in Incident Command System courses and homeland security exercise and evaluation program. Demonstrated emergency response capability and readiness, including public health preparedness initiatives in response to natural disasters and terrorism threats.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 25% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

This position requires occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.