Associate Laboratory Director, Emergency Preparedness

Georgia Department of Public Health

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Clinical Laboratory, Disease Prevention and Control, Emergency Care, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response, Funding, Health Department, Procedure Development, Public Health, Team Player
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
11 days ago

Pay Grade: R

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This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.



Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
 
 What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.
As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Associate Laboratory Director, Emergency Preparedness within the Georgia Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA. This position oversees the Biological Threat, Chemical Threat, and Biowatch units at GPHL. The incumbent is responsible for development of Emergency Response procedures for GPHL as well as the Continuity of Operations planning. 

The individual in this position manages the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement funding for the Georgia Public Health Laboratory and ensures the completion of required activities and planning in coordination with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response’s PHEP Program. The incumbent will also serve as a Responsible Official for the Select Agent program.
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Agency: Medical-Clinical Svcs/Lab
Location: 1749 Clairmont Dr, Decatur

About the Company

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Georgia Department of Public Health

The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
 
Employment Information
 
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
 
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
 
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
 
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
 
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
http://dph.ga.gov