Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Position Title: Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Department: Health Department

Reports to: Director of Environmental Health

Status: Non-Exempt / Contracted Employee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assists the Director of Environmental Health and Health Officer in formulating operational policies and procedures to ensure the Pulaski County Health Department has a viable and effective Emergency Preparedness Plan.

· Plans and initiates the training required to ensure acceptable outcomes during the plan's deployment, whether a training exercise or an actual Mass Hazard Event requiring medical countermeasures.

· Oversees operational functions and procedures identified in the Preparedness Plan during any training or actual event requiring the plan to be deployed.

· Reviews, revises, manages, and oversees the Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness plan and activities.

· Develop and update all plans for county preparedness as outlined in Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant guidelines and attachments

· Work with county agencies to develop working partnerships for preparedness

· Attend district and state preparedness meetings and trainings

· Maintain inventory of preparedness materials/equipment

· Contracted employee will not work over 20 hours per week

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator plans, oversees, implements, and evaluates the programs, activities, and services involved in performing internal and external Emergency Preparedness Plans, Training, and real-time operations. As mentioned above, the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator uses independent judgment while making decisions that influence the operations—acting within established National, State, and local laws, codes, rules, and guidelines, including the Health Department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university with course work in Public Health preferred
• Acceptable Preparedness knowledge and/or experience with comparable experience in lieu of college education
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a dependable vehicle.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Ability to communicate and interact tactfully, with dignity, both verbally and in writing. Ability to lead others toward successful attainment of goals and objectives.

I agree that this job description fairly and accurately represents the duties of this position.

Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _________________

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Winamac, IN 46996: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winamac, IN 46996

Salary : $20,000