Public Health Preparedness and Response Unit Manager 2026-01750

Public Health Preparedness and Response Unit Manager 2026-01750

Salary

$10,008.26 - $11,119.33 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01750

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

PSEP14

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) Unit Manager serves as the subject-matter expert for public health emergency preparedness and response. This position manages and supervises all Unit operations to ensure Wyoming is fully equipped to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health incidents.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Review, design, and implement comprehensive emergency plans and readiness standard operating procedures to guide state and local public health emergency activities.
• Regularly review the Unit's progress toward Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) strategic goals, cooperative agreement objectives, and specific Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) capabilities and performance measures. Additionally, ensure that staff are trained and demonstrate proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals.
• Maintain general oversight of emergency exercises and drills to ensure they meet WDH logistical needs and comply with federal grant mandates. Ensure the PHPR Unit operates efficiently and meets federal and state requirements, including the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program and the Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP).
• Serve within the incident management system for public health events as needed.
• Manage, guide, mentor, coach, counsel, and evaluate a technically diverse team. This includes both direct and secondary supervision responsibilities. Implement disciplinary procedures as necessary.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, workload assignment, performance appraisals, and recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
• Supervise and develop public health emergency specialists across emergency disciplines, including Planning, Training, Exercises, and Communications.
• Maintain fiscal accountability over multiple complex federal funding streams, overseeing an annual operating budget of $6+ mil annually (encompassing Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Preparedness, and Crisis Response allocations).
• Act as the primary point of contact for the CDC Project Officer; Principal Investigator on the PHEP cooperative agreement; grant writer and manager of PHEP grant and Crisis Response funding applications; draft budget plans, funding requests, and required state and federal reports. Review and oversee the HPP grant, budget, and work plan.
• Review, approve, and monitor the progress of all Unit contracts, Memorandums of Agreement (MOUs), and regional funding mechanisms annually to minimize organizational financial and legal risk.
• Oversee subrecipient monitoring for county and tribal public health agencies to meet contract deliverables, including capabilities and benchmarks outlined in local funding agreements.
• Maintain strategic communication networks with federal, state, and local partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Wyoming Air and Army National Guard, United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), local emergency managers, law enforcement, and hospitals.
• Provide technical assistance and logistical support to various units across the WDH as needed and upon request. This includes assistance to local Public Health Nursing (PHN) Offices for contract deliverables, carried out by the Public Health Response Coordinator (PHRC). Provide technical assistance, including expenditure compliance, and address challenges that arise with carrying out the contract deliverables.
• Maintain open and strong lines of communication. Work collaboratively with the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory Administrator and State Epidemiologist to ensure that PHEP laboratory and epidemiology deliverables receive adequate resources and support.
• Represent the state on multi-state consortia to cultivate cross-border mutual aid and resource-sharing models for large-scale public health emergencies.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public health and a Master's degree in public health, or a closely related field, or 6-8 years of progressive, specialized work experience in public health.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals and foundational skills for public health practice.
• Knowledge of public health preparedness and response, and emergency management planning and operations.
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System.
• Skill in personnel management and leading a diverse team.
• Skill in using word processing, database, spreadsheet, and software packages.
• Skill in writing and editing technical documents, including grants and plans.
• Skill in preparing and monitoring budgets, work plans, and contract deliverables.
• Skill in establishing logistical chains.
• Skill in the management of disaster response operations.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in creating a strong customer service focus.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines, including occasional tight turnaround times.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of lay audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Experience:

4-6 years of progressive work experience in (typically in Emergency Preparedness) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Senior Emergency Preparedness Analyst

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

6-8 years of progressive work experience in (typically in Emergency Preparedness) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Senior Emergency Preparedness Analyst

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
• Applicants must have the ability to qualify for a Secret Security Clearance.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a limited criminal background investigation.
• Additional certifications and/or licenses may be required by the agency.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(PSEP14) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

04

Do you have a secret security clearance or the ability to qualify for and retain a federal Secret Security Clearance?

05

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

06

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

07

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

09

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm