Public Health Preparedness Representative III

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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).

Department

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will coordinate and lead emergency planning and response activities for the State's Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), including integration of public health and medical considerations and capabilities in state level response plans, and supporting planning and response for all-hazards based (biological, chemical, radiological, weather related, flooding, etc.) events. This includes development and/or revising of various New York State emergency response plans where the Department of Health has a role or responsibility to support public health and medical coordination, coordinating the development and updates to Emergency Operations Center and NYSDOH standard operating protocols and training materials, and tracking and reporting of trained staff. The incumbent will support development and review Department level plans and as directed.

Occasional work on weekends, holidays, or after-hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Relevant experience required must be in public health, emergency preparedness or emergency planning and/or response.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of disaster preparedness and response systems, including the Incident Command System. Successful course completion of lS 100, 200,700, and 800. Knowledge of public health and/or all-hazards emergency preparedness programs and planning efforts. Experience preparing narrative and numerical information into clear, logical reports and operational planning documents. Experience analyzing written and published program material to draw conclusions. Demonstrated experience working both independently and as part of a team. Experience developing presentational materials and communicate information through presentations, trainings, or meeting environments. Demonstrated experience interacting with external partners such as Disaster Preparedness Commission agencies and Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition partners. Knowledge of software packages, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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.