Emergency Preparedness Planner - Public Health
City of Lubbock - lubbock, TX
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Salary : $48,110.40 Annually Location : Lubbock, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: P Department: Health Department Division: 5415 - Health Services Opening Date: 10/09/2024 Closing Date: 11/1/2024 5:00 PM Central Summary The purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate public health activities including program planning, emergency response, disease investigations, prevention activities, and community outreach. Essential Functions Conduct public health outreach activities including critical incident exercise planning, training and evaluation of protocols; Assist with the coordination of response planning and implementation of preparedness and response activities and exercises; Provide technical guidance to local stakeholders (hospitals, long-term care facilities, etc.) on all aspects of public health; Assist with disease surveillance activities including patient interviews, medical chart abstraction, and patient and provider education; Develop educational materials related to assigned public health program area (fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, etc.); Assist in collecting, organizing and analyzing public health data and reports; Prepare written reports, oral briefings and other programmatic documents; Provide input into the preparation of grants, assists with proposals, budgets and reports; Assist in departmental administrative tasks as assigned; Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and delivers exemplary customer service skills; Perform work during emergency, disaster or communicable disease incidents 24/7 as required; Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biology, Microbiology, Emergency Management or related field and two to four years of experience in public health, public health preparedness or related work. Master's degree in Public Health preferred. Texas Driver's License Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: Public health generally accepted and commonly used principles, theories, methodology and precedents; Resources in the field of public health and communicable diseases; Fluent utilization of MS Office Suite with proficiency in Excel. Research design, statistical analysis and methods, qualitative and quantitative measures. Ability to: Effective written and oral communication skills; Skill in developing and implementing plans, practices and procedures; Skill in organizing, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines to accomplish a number of simultaneous tasks; Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of community partners; Skill in planning, budgeting and organizing work activities to meet established objectives within deadlines; Ability to work independently; Ability to develop and conduct public presentations; ability to plan and conduct effective meetings. Physical Requirements Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 25 pounds; Occasionally stand and walk; Occasionally kneel; Occasionally pull or push objects; Occasionally rotate upper trunk to right or left while sitting or standing; Occasionally reach above, at, or below shoulder height; Frequently handle objects; Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle. The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biology, Microbiology, and Emergency Management? Yes No 02 Do you have two to four years of experience in public health, public health preparedness or related work? Yes No Required Question
Created: 2024-10-15