What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor III : Emergency Preparedness position at Benton Franklin Health District?
Job Description
Job Description
The Position
General Summary :
This is a supervisory professional position responsible for direct supervision of the work of Emergency Preparedness Specialists in the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program. The Emergency Preparedness Supervisor position improves the capability of public health to prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents that impact the health of our community. The responsibilities of this position include supervision of staff to conduct planning, exercise coordination, and emergency response activities and ensure compliance with Emergency Preparedness program deliverables. The supervisor develops, implements and monitors operational goals and objectives, and policy and procedures in alignment with the Department's strategic directions.
Essential duties may include but are not limited to :
- Manage programs and monitor progress on accomplishing program objectives, activities, and required reporting.
- Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating programs.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all agencies, local, and state partners.
- Participate in scheduled conference calls and meetings with state and regional partners related to program work.
- Supervise staff in accordance with BFHD policies and applicable laws to include scheduling, authorization of leave, performance evaluations.
- Oversee the planning and coordinating of training and orientation programs to meet staff needs and facilitate staff development.
- Perform performance evaluations; provided day-to-day coaching and on-the job training to staff; ensure competency requirements are met.
- Develop and / or approve program and department policies and procedures.
- Serve as a resource to professional staff, community organizations and to the public. May educate the public, professionals and the community by presenting topics within program areas.
- Provide assessment, program development and quality assurance for department and program populations.
- Oversee the delivery of assigned services to clients and the public.
- Identify resources and allocate staff to meet program needs.
- Analyze, evaluate and problem-solve client, staff and program issues.
- Participate in the research and assessment of community health needs.
- Manages program budgets and helps to gain program funding including supporting grant proposals.
- Perform some essential duties of assigned programs as needed including appropriate record-keeping and documentation.
- Ensure assigned program meets mandated regulations, maintains current program policies, and works toward program performance standards.
- Develops and periodically reviews program standards and care criteria.
- Assures regulations are applied legally and equitably; evaluates issues, denies, or suspends licenses and permits as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge of public health practices and principles.
The Requirements & Selection Process
SELECTION PROCESS : The most qualified applicants, based in part upon evaluation of the completed application and related information will be invited for an interview. Or apply directly on our website Job Listings - Benton Franklin Health District Jobs
Criminal Background Check required upon candidate selection.
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