Position Summary
Lincoln County Health & Human Services is looking for an
Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator to join the team to help make our community safer and better prepared for unexpected events. This person will plan, organize, and administer Public Health (PH) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Emergency Preparedness activities, including pre-emergency planning, emergency response activities, and post-emergency functions. This role is also responsible for collaborating with local, regional, and state partners to strengthen Lincoln County’s HHS emergency preparedness and response infrastructure.
Initial application review will take place the week of 08/10/2026 and interviews will be scheduled shortly after.
Position is open until filled.
$72,231.00 - $97,072.00 annually*
- Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.
Lincoln County Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- 11% County contribution to 401(k)
- County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
- $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Lincoln City, Oregon
Planning
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and maintain PH and HHS emergency response plans, manuals, and standard operating procedures by utilizing local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Meet PH Reaccreditation and modernization planning requirements and efforts.
- Maintain the HHS Emergency Management Overview policy.
- Ensure functional, cultural, linguistic, and accessibility needs are met within emergency planning efforts.
- Conduct research and analysis related to public health emergency response preparedness.
- Conduct a risk assessment relevant to HHS and PH every two years.
- Participate in updates and revisions to relevant county Emergency Management (EM) plans.
- Assist with the development of mutual aid-/collaborative agreements with regional/contiguous county health departments, first responder, governmental, and non-governmental agencies.
Training And Exercises
- Develop and implement a multi-year preparedness training plan related to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for relevant staff positions in HHS.
- Plan and conduct required drills and exercises annually with staff and other government and community agencies involved in PH emergency preparedness and response.
- Conduct after action reviews following drills and exercises, and coordinate implementation of reviews’ recommendations.
- Participate in drills and exercises coordinated by Lincoln County Emergency Management (LCEM) and partner organizations as appropriate.
Budget And Workplan Administration
- Develop annual work plan and amendments, in collaboration with PH Modernization Manager and other department divisions.
- Track and document workplan deliverables throughout the year to ensure all requirements are met.
- Utilize confidential information to develop annual budget and review budget vs actuals in collaboration with the Modernization Manager.
- Conduct the annual Capability Assessment in collaboration with the PH leadership team.
- Prepare and submit required reports including those for grant compliance.
- Conduct work in alignment with Oregon Health Authority Triennial Review requirements and participate in review meetings as required
Communications And Public Education
- Coordinate with PH Public Information Officer (PIO) to develop and distribute emergency messaging and routine awareness and education communications.
- Maintain and regularly update PH emergency contact lists and notification systems.
- Develop and deliver PH emergency preparedness education and outreach to community members, community organizations, and partner agencies, with attention to culturally competent and accessible communications across diverse populations.
- Coordinate notifications to PH staff during emergency activation and exercises and run regular tests of the staff emergency notification system.
Partner Collaboration
- Represent public health emergency response at local, regional, state, and federal meetings and functions.
- Sustain and strengthen relationships with community partners through participation in regular and ad-hoc preparedness meetings and calls, and community events.
- Develop and maintain active and regular relationships and communication with LCEM Division outside of emergent events.
Emergency Response Coordination
- Coordinate with LCEM during HHS and PH incidents.
- Provide technical assistance and advice on roles and responsibilities to HHS department staff during emergency response.
- Assist LCEM in the event of an emergency as appropriate.
- May act in the absence of management for matters within the scope of PH emergency preparedness plans.
Other
- Ensure the 24/7 PH Emergency Phone roster is up to date, communicated to dispatch, and tested monthly.
- Manage emergency equipment, supplies, and inventory for HHS and PH.
- Coordinate Lincoln County Medical Reserve Corps volunteers in coordination with LCEM.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelors with course studies in Public Health, Emergency Management, Health Services, or related fields.
Experience
At least two years of experience in program planning, organization, and communication.
CERTIFICATIONS
Must be able to complete the required NIMS/CDC training within 6 months of hire.
Current certification indicating completion of National Incident Management System classes IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, 300, 400 and IS 800.
Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in emergency preparedness, management, or response preferred.
Knowledge Of/Ability To
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management and community planning with a working knowledge of the functions and procedures of public safety agencies.
- Reasonable knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management associated with program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to emergency management.
- Working knowledge of the functions and capabilities associated with public health preparedness.
- Exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and in making decisions regarding complex issues.
- Plan and work collaboratively with all levels of staff within the organization and with external agencies, community partners, and individuals.
- Interact with others, develop and maintain effective working relationships with county, state, and other agency partners.
- Manage complex projects and demands.
- Maintain highly confidential information.
Job Conditions: Although normal working hours are typical, this position also has the potential to be called upon to work after hours or on weekends. In the event of a County or Public Health Emergency, the employee may be called upon to assist other counties or agencies, including temporary out of county assignments. Lifting, transporting, and setting up audio-visual equipment may be required. Lifting and transporting educational materials and setting up facilities for workshops, meetings, seminar presentations and training events is required.
Work Location: Lincoln County
Travel: Regular travel to meetings, conferences, presentations, assessments, and communications sites both within and outside of Lincoln County.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
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