Lead Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Lead Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, environmental health, natural science, or a closely related field.
• Six years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in public health, emergency preparedness, or a closely related field.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and implement department, county, community, and regional response to a Public Health emergency.
• Establish and maintain relationships with a diverse community of entities including schools, business groups, hospitals, clinics and health care providers, public utilities, first responders, fire service, law enforcement, and other public health agencies.
• Attend and present at internal and external partner meetings including (but not limited to) EMS Council, Emergency Management, Fire Protection Council, Allina Emergency Management, and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinators.
• Organize complex integrated department and community-wide assessment and planning activities associated with preparedness and response capacity to Public Health emergencies.
• Develop and oversee implementation of an integrated county-wide Public Health emergency plan.
• Research, develop, and manage grant applications and guidelines for emergency preparedness.
• Represent the department in Public Health Emergency assessment and planning at local, regional, and state levels.
• Instruct team on the accuracy and maintenance of pertinent data and performing analysis to identify trends and community needs.
• Respond to Public Health emergencies, which may occur outside of normal business hours is a requirement of this position in order to protect the health and well-being of our residents.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction and managing timeline of weekly activities depending on assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Environmental Health, Natural Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, projects, or initiatives.
• Completion of ICS (Incident Command System) training and/or relevant experience in emergency preparedness and response.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.