Overview
Tompkins County Whole Health is seeking a strategic and collaborative Public Health Preparedness Coordinator to advance emergency readiness across the department and county.
This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and implement countywide preparedness strategies that strengthen public health infrastructure and community resilience. As the lead planner for public health preparedness, you’ll design and maintain comprehensive preparedness plans, coordinate multi-agency response efforts, and serve as a critical liaison between Whole Health, first responders, and community partners. If you’re a skilled communicator, systems thinker, and passionate about public service, we invite you to bring your experience to a role that truly makes a difference.
Minimum Qualifications
(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Education, Health Science, Nursing, Emergency Management, Human Services, Criminal Justice or field related to emergency planning AND two years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience planning, implementing, coordinating, organizing, supervising, or administering an emergency preparedness program or agency OR four years leadership experience as a first responder (EMS, emergency management, fire, law enforcement) or military leadership experience; OR
(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college with an Associate’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Education, Health Science, Nursing, Emergency Management, Human Services, Criminal Justice or field related to emergency planning AND four years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience planning, implementing, coordinating, organizing, supervising, or administering an emergency preparedness program or agency OR six years leadership experience as a first responder (EMS, emergency management, fire, law enforcement) or military leadership experience; OR
(c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above.
About Tompkins County Whole Health
Tompkins County Whole Health, a joint public health and mental health organization, provides numerous programs and services for Tompkins County residents. Learn more at: tompkinscountyny.gov/health
Our Mission:
Our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing the root causes of health disparities and integrating mental, physical and environmental health.
Our Vision:
We envision a future where every person in Tompkins County can achieve wellness.
Our Intent:
An integrated and empowered team, advancing a collaborative effort to promote prevention and equitably improve individual and population health.
