Job Title: Emergency Management Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204

Pay rate: $28.27/hr. on 1099

Duration: 12 months of contract with the likelihood of contract extension

The position is hybrid, 3 days in-office at 2N Meridian, 2 days remote; after 30 days of employment

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination of emergency preparedness training courses and exercises requiring involvement from the Department of Health (IDOH) Division of Emergency Preparedness (DEP).
• This position coordinates with requesting entities to obtain specific healthcare emergency preparedness training. 
• Furthermore, this position provides technical assistance in the design of emergency preparedness exercises/drills. 
• This individual will focus on helping the Training and Exercise Coordinator to finish the tasks mentioned above.

Duties:

• Coordinate with DEP planning staff to ensure staff and external stakeholders are trained to the IDOH response plans
• Assist in agency development of specific training and educational modules relative to agency plans
• Assist in the development of an Integrated Preparedness Plan Workshop (IPPW) annually with IDOH-designated partners and stakeholders
• Assist partners in the development and delivery of training for internal IDOH staff and external stakeholders
• Assist external partners with evaluation and improvement planning
• Stay updated on course offerings that are posted on Indiana’s training enrollment and tracking system
• Help to ensure division exercises follow all-hazards and HSEEP consistent approach
• Assist in ensuring that lessons learned and improvement plans resulting from exercises are communicated to appropriate so that they may be incorporated during updates to plans and procedures
• Assist in Coordinating with DEP staff to ensure plans are exercised and staff competencies are evaluated to ensure optimal functionality
• Liaise with other IDOH divisions and programs regarding training and the development of exercises
• Assist in providing technical assistance to agency customers
• Liaison with Healthcare Coalition leaders and local Health Departments in order to foster a streamlined approach to scheduling training courses

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Public Speaking skills
• Excellent writing skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Proficiency with Office Suite
• Willing to travel for training as necessary