PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS PLANNER

Job Title: Public Health Preparedness Planner (Program Specialist)

Pay grade: K

Pay Rate: $27.11

Employee Status: Full-time

Location: Twin Falls

SOUTH CENTRAL PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities

Mission: Prevent disease. Promote Healthy Lifestyles. Protect and Prepare the public against health threats.

Values: Transparency / Client-Centered / Collaborative / Professionalism / Excellence

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) is currently recruiting for Public Health Preparedness Planner to join our dedicated group of public health professionals supporting SCPHD located in our Twin Falls office. We are seeking an applicant who will embrace our agency values, has excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and is driven to provide exceptional service. If you have a passion for helping others and making a positive impact in your community, perhaps it's time you consider a rewarding career with SCPHD.

SCPHD is dedicated to living our values, is focused on a healthy work/life balance, has a culture that is centered on teamwork and empowerment, and provides an amazing benefits package including: PERSI Retirement Benefits (consistently ranked as one of the nation's best lifetime defined benefit retirement plans), Medical/Dental Benefits (several affordable plans to choose from) and Life Insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents. Paid time off includes vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately upon hire, 12 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave.

Description:

This position will provide support for the Public Health Preparedness Program

Essential Functions:

• Assist in fulfilling responsibilities under the CDC Public Health Emergency

Preparedness Sub-Grant;

• Support the design, manage, and analyze data collection systems

and generate reports using platforms such as WebEOC, ArcGIS, EMResource, and

SharePoint;

• Support assessment initiatives by helping develop and analyze

surveys, questionnaires, and data collection tools;

• Assist in development and maintenance of the Public Health

Preparedness Plan, associated sub-plans, and operational playbooks;

• Help evaluate the potential impacts of alternate plans and

strategies under supervision;

• Conduct preliminary data reviews and assist in analyzing trends to

support forecasting and project identification;

• Prepare and deliver presentations to small and assist senior staff

with larger group presentations;

• Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of

emergency exercises and training events, help prepare After-Action Reports

(AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs);

• Assist in planning and conducting projects, workshops, and other

training events;

• Assist with tracking progression of improvement plans;
• Track District Personnel training records;
• Coordination of Medical Reserve Corp unit;
• Support coordination efforts with local, regional, state, and

national stakeholders;

• Perform Incident Management Team duties as assigned and assist

with emergency response activities;

• Shares consistent and relevant information and keeps manager

informed;

• Model professionalism: Interact with integrity and respect in all situations,

maintaining composure under pressure;

• Lead by example: Uphold a culture of accountability, professionalism, and ethical

behavior by avoiding office politics and gossip;

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) education level or equivalent combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities;
• Basic knowledge of public health programs and their functions;
• Familiarity with planning principles and practices used in program or project planning (coursework or limited experience acceptable);
• Exposure to or basic experience assisting with needs assessments, developing training objectives, or supporting training activities;
• Introductory understanding of public health preparedness concepts and designing, developing and coordinating public health preparedness plans (coursework or limited experience acceptable);
• Experience assisting in designing, developing, coordinating, and evaluating internal and external exercises (coursework or limited experience acceptable);
• Ability to assist with preparedness education under guidance from senior staff;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports or summaries;
• Ability to make oral presentations to small groups;
• Proficiency with computers, email, office productivity software, and the ability to learn new automated systems;
• Understanding of basic measurement or evaluation methods for assessing progress towards goals and objectives or plans;
• Ability to communicate effectively within the agency and with community partners;
• Ability to follow and apply rules, policies, and procedures with supervision and training;

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to stand, climb stairs, and perform physical tasks such as loading supplies
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• May be required to travel within the local service area

Thank you for your interest in employment with South Central Public Health District!

If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:

Email: hr@phd5.id.gov

Phone: 208.737.5919

To learn more about South Central Public Health District, please visit our website at www.phd5.idaho.gov.

SCPHD is a Tobacco-Free Workplace.

SCPHD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

SCPHD prohibits discrimination against any individual based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, disabilities, veterans' status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

SCPHD is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact 208.737.5919 or email at hr@phd5.id.gov

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Notice: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees, who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.