Description

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, the DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbhealth.net.

We Are Accepting Applications For The Following Position

Public Health Preparedness Specialist (10202)

LOCATION: Richardson Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Public Health Preparedness

SALARY INFORMATION: $53,229.03 Annually / Pay Grade K / Job Code GSP122

Exceptional Benefits Include

13 Paid Holidays

3 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm

Pension Plan

Employer 401K Match

Payroll Deductible Health Benefits

Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Worksite Wellness

Diverse Workforce

Opportunities for Growth

Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the Public Health Preparedness Manager, the Public Health Preparedness Specialist will:

Coordinate emergency planning activities for district internal partners relating to the agency’s Emergency Operations Plan and all affiliated annexes/appendices. Interface with Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to support grant requirements relating to response activities and deliverables. Work with the District Training and Exercise Coordinator to develop DKPH-specific exercises and training to validate emergency plans. Ensure consistent engagement with internal and external partners to support plan development and maintenance. Assist in other planning and exercise development, as necessary. Supervise inventory management of Public Health Preparedness supplies and equipment, including maintenance scheduling, as required. Coordinate public health response education, situational awareness, and partnership development within local Emergency Management Agency. Establish partnerships with local governments, secondary schools, and post-secondary schools (nursing and Public Health programs). Ensure partnership development includes preparedness initiatives, response activities, community partner education, and exercise evaluation in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance. Serve as backup to the Public Health Preparedness Manager during responses to public health emergencies, incidents, or events.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience providing educational, training or instructional services in functional area; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Training & Dev Spec 2 (GSP121).

Preferred Qualifications: : Experience in public health program management, in areas such as emergency preparedness or emergency management. Experience teaching, training, or creating/developing emergency communications. Experience with all hazard planning and plans writing, specifically related to operationalizing planning documents on a federal, state, regional or local level. Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, and SharePoint computer application software. Master’s degree in a related field. .

Additional Information

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with the DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph?location[0]=dekalb%20county&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Georgia Department of Public Health

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