Overview

Job Title: Healthcare Preparedness Program, Deputy Director
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/20/24 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary: $73,821.60 – $98,879.70 Annually

Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Location: West Tower, 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, Georgia
Division/Section: Health Protection/EM PREP

Pay Grade: P

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health 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 Georgia Department of Public Health 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 a Healthcare Preparedness Program, Deputy Director within the Division of Health Protection, Emergency Preparedness section at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee systemic coordination of Georgia’s healthcare emergency planning and response to promote emergency preparedness in the region and state
  • Address the healthcare preparedness core functions as outlined by  the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
  • Interface collaboratively with other state agencies and partners, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, community health centers, volunteers, EMS, public health districts, and Health and Human Services Region IV partners, concerning public health preparedness activities and establishment of healthcare coalitions.
  • Provide project coordination and preparedness leadership to all established (14) healthcare coalitions throughout the state.
  • Actively participate in regional healthcare community-based tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises
  • Oversee healthcare preparedness training for healthcare personnel.
  • Supervise section leads as assigned by the Director.
  • Take call for the Division and assist with ESF 8 related activities within the EOC and the GEMA SOC.
  • Participate in local, state and national workgroups related to public health preparedness and response activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role;
OR
Nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role;
OR
Five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Five (5) or more years of experience in education, training, and/or facilitating groups.
  • Effective written and oral communicator.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
  • Good analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Demonstrates outstanding level of professionalism in providing administrative support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Position may require occasional travel, including overnight travel.
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About Georgia Department of Public Health

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages 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 credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. 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.

TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the GA Department of Public Health’s Online Employment Application.

This job application can be found at www.dph.georgia.gov. Click on "About DPH" and then “Careers” and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION AT www.dph.georgia.gov