Summary
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Acts as a Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) subject-matter expert and works in coordination with businesses and organizations to conduct community outreach and education to increase awareness of PHEP in the community.
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Oversees the safety warden program including developing and revising safety plans, training safety wardens, and completing After-Action Reports (AARs).
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Maintains Health Alert Network (HAN) database.
Grant funded.
Posting may close at any time.
BENEFITS
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Acts as a Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) subject-matter expert. Develops PHEP presentations and conducts community outreach and education for organizations including but not limited to faith-based, corporate, educational, housing, vulnerable population, civic, and social groups.
- Attends health fairs and other community events to raise awareness of PHEP and promote personal preparedness in the community.
- Oversees the safety warden program including developing and revising safety plans, training safety wardens, and completing After-Action Reports (AARs).
- Tracks PHEP inventory for audit purposes.
- Develops schedule for conducting safety-related drills (fire, tornado, active shooter, etc.) and creates After-Action Reports (AARs).
- Supports Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) events including set-up and take down of health fairs, exercises, and drills.
- Collaborates with TCPH warehouse staff to coordinate logistical support for PHEP exercises, drills, and emergency-response operations.
- Maintains PHEP radio communications including writing and revising communication plan, maintaining communication equipment, and conducting and facilitating training.
- Maintains TCPH Health Alert Network (HAN) database and sends HAN alerts as needed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
TO APPLY , must have a
Bachelor’s degree or higher + two (2) full-time years' experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach.
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TO APPLY , must have an
Associate's degree + four (4) full-time years' experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach.
OR TO APPLY , must have a
High School diploma or GED + six (6) full-time years' experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach.
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Possess HAM Radio Technician license or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external community partners.
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Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.
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Ability to develop and coordinate trainings.
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Must have the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
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Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic and professional backgrounds on all levels including one-on-one and group settings.
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Must be organized, have attention to detail, and be able to multitask and work under pressure.
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Must be proficient in database management and have the ability to extract and analyze data to generate reports.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
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Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.