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03/16/2024

Emergency Preparedness Planner

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Position: Emergency Preparedness Planner
Reports to: Disease & Emergency Supervisor
Position to be filled: May 20, 2024
Starting Salary: $48,951 annually
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after the initial training period with approval. Core work hours of 10am to 2pm are required of all staff. Remote work from home is available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.


Vaccine Policy: Effective November 1, 2021, all new hires will need to meet COVID and Influenza vaccine requirements or request an exemption as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy.


Minimum Requirements:
 Bachelor's degree in either emergency management, public administration, public health, or related field.
 Completion of NIMS IS 100, 120C, 130A, 200, 244B, 700, and 800 required within 6 months of hire.
 Minimum of one year of related experience in public health, emergency preparedness planning, exercise design evaluation experience OR no experience with a Master's degree.
 Valid driver’s license and insurance at the time of appointment.
 Strong knowledge of the principles of public health, epidemiology, and emergency management planning (e.g., mitigation, preparedness, prevention, continuity of operations, recovery, and response).
 Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
 Ability to respond to public health planning or response events and emergencies during non-business hours.
 Proficiency with the use of PC hardware & basic software (e.g., Microsoft Office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
 Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
 Ability to anticipate hazards and problems and respond effectively.

Responsibilities:
 Designs, implements, and evaluates emergency preparedness and planning training/exercise activities to test local, regional, and state emergency response plans. Develops after action reports and monitors compliance of improvement plans.
 Reviews and analyzes existing emergency preparedness plans; makes recommendations for modifications to improve safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of plans. Reviews emergency preparedness plans with employees and supervisors; providing updates when employee responsibilities or assigned actions change.
 Develops, distributes, and maintains emergency communication protocols and documentation, which may include emergency contact trees, emergency response hierarchy, and other records.
 Ensure the direction and activities of the program are aligned with local, state, and federal response guidance, rules, regulations, and requirements.
 Assists with monitoring the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant(s) to ensure that both local and regional deliverables are being met.
 Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with preparedness and response partners internal and external to the county jurisdiction and with outside emergency management agencies. Preparing and presenting formal educational or training emergency preparedness materials for internal and external partners.
 Represent the department on various committees, workgroups, and teams; cooperates with multi-jurisdictional and stakeholder coordination efforts to determine appropriate courses of emergency action, establish, or make recommendations for emergency planning guidelines, and ensure compliance with emergency management mandates.
 Supports recruitment and training of public and medical volunteers to assist with local response to public health emergencies.
 Participates in public health emergency activities as needed. Serves as a 24/7 first-responding member of emergency response teams.
 Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
 Performs other duties as assigned.

Please complete the online application on our website: www.ccbh.net/jobs

All applicants are required to upload a resume and include a cover letter with their application.

Deadline to Apply: March 29, 2024
Bilingual Applicants Welcome

Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.

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