Overview
Fulton County Health Department is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Planner/Coordinator. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Coordinate preparation, planning and training of public health resources and personnel responding during an emergency
· Actively participate in real-world public health emergency response as a planner or other position as directed by Incident Commander.
· Attend training to assure knowledge of Incident Command System and public health emergency response and facilitate staff knowledge of ICS structure and emergency preparedness.
· Completion of Emergency Planner responsibilities as required by the Public Health Emergency Planning grant or related programs.
· Review, update, and maintain the Fulton County Health Department Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and its annexes.
· Attend Public Health Emergency Planning meetings at local, regional, and state level.
· Facilitate the FCHD Public Health Emergency Preparedness Team and Fulton County Healthcare Coalition.
· Assure response equipment and supplies are readily available for use and stored correctly.
· Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders in the community to ensure good communications and collaboration regarding emergency response preparedness.
Candidates should possess demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, organize and manage multiple projects, manage a budget, and maintain a focus on end goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. A bachelor’s degree with emergency management, public health, biology or related focus is required.
This position is part-time (21-28 hours/week). Benefits include partial paid holidays, sick time, vacation time and retirement benefits. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to fchd@fultoncountyoh.com. Position will remain open until filled.
The Fulton County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
