Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the County Manager and the Health Director, develops and implements plans for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEP) and Emergency Management Preparedness and Response to a variety of emergent events and disasters.
Essential Job Functions
- Analyzes available information, assesses needs and writes plans for countywide preparedness and response to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies, may perform electronic disease surveillance/epidemiology functions
- Point of contact with AZ Dept of Health Services, (ADHS), Az Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response (AZCHER), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), AZ Dept of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as well as other Local, State and Federal agencies
- Develops, improves and assures that the County’s emergency preparedness plans are in place, current and ready to respond to disaster events and public health emergencies; integrates the County’s preparedness plans with Public Health as well as with surrounding communities
- Coordinates with La Paz Regional Hospital and Parker Indian Health Centers on training, exercises, planning and providing support for their emergency operations as may be needed
- Coordinates the activities of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and serves as a county representative for emergency management matters
- Coordinates the development of plans and builds cooperation and coalitions with other emergency service planners and providers; implements approved plans and is a lead member of an “on call” team of responders, as part of the capacity for a 24 hours per day, seven days per week emergency response plan
- Assesses training needs, develops emergency response training exercises, and provides training or locates available training providers to satisfy training needs
- Submit grant applications for program funding and provide financial oversight on grant expenditures
- Develops information and education for release to the public, and makes public presentations
- Prepares correspondence, records and reports; performs recordkeeping functions for the Bureau of Readiness and Response (BORR) (Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program); develops office library of related books, emergency response plans and other resource materials
- Performs other duties and fulfills other responsibilities or contractual obligations as assigned
- Establish, staff and operate an Emergency Operations Center as may be required by “event(s)” occurring within La Paz County, implements approved plans and is a lead member of an “on call” team of responders, as part of the capacity for a 24 hours per day, seven days per week emergency response plan
- Assesses training needs, develops emergency response training exercises, and provides training or locates available training providers to satisfy training needs
- Develops information and education for release to the public, and makes public presentations; prepares correspondence, records and reports; attends meetings and trainings to keep informed with regard to national, state and local issues affecting emergency management; communicates to top management regarding emergency management planning and implementation; maintains,
- Controls and accounts for all emergency equipment and supplies received from State and Federal sources
- Performs other duties and fulfills other responsibilities or contractual obligations as assigned.
Education & Experience
A four year college degree in a related field plus two years of experience, or any combination of education, professional training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; A Master’s Degree in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement, or experience involving similarly responsible skills in emergency management, emergency response planning, public health, or medical services, may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, & Ability
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used in emergency management and public health emergency preparedness and response planning
- Knowledge of disease processes and their health effects; knowledge of the likely methods and types of biological agents that could be used to introduce disease to the general population for the purpose of terrorism
- Knowledge of NIMS and the ability to incorporate NIMS compliance in emergency preparedness planning
- Knowledge of and the ability to implement the four phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery)
- Ability to function independently with little supervision and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to prepare, maintain and implement clear and detailed plans, records, and reports; well-developed ability to operate personal computers and related software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, etc.
- Ability to assess training needs and provide training or locate available training providers; develop and participate in emergency response training exercises
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other emergency response planners and providers, employees and the general public
- Ability to satisfy requirements for 24/7 “on call” status.
Submit resume and completed application or contact for any questions or accommodations:
Megan Spielman
928-669-6115
