Open Positions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinate an annual risk assessment which includes hazard vulnerability assessment (HVA)/risk analysis to determine ECDHD’s risk for natural, technological, human-caused, or other disasters.
2. Coordinate and implement annual risk management goals and action plan.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of strategic and operational procedures and protocols to execute emergency management functions.
4. Develop, coordinate and/or facilitate applicable EHS-related training and all emergency response training/drills such as fire, rescue, hazmat, first aid, medical, incident command, etc.
5. Update and maintain the Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP).
6. Works collaboratively with designated ECDHD staff to ensure surveillance, disease investigation and reporting, and epidemiology services occur.
7. Manages ECDHD’s risk management and emergency preparedness grants and associated activities, and budget monitoring and completes required reports timely and accurately.
8. Coordinate the logistics of disaster response or crises management activities including evacuations, and implement special needs programs and plans.
9. Collaborates with community and state preparedness partners to identify roles and responsibilities while ensuring ECDHD fulfills its obligations.
10. Participates or oversees the participation in preparedness planning meetings and exercises with the local health department(s), healthcare coalitions, and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
11. Respond to public inquiries on emergency preparedness issues and provide appropriate information.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2 years of progressive, demonstrated experience in Emergency Management or related field
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Skill in effective problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt to flexible work environments.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with agency employees, officials, partner agencies/entities, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of HIPAA compliance.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Prior experience in program coordination.
• Prior experience with grants management.
• Familiarity with PHAB accreditation elements related to emergency preparedness.
• Intermediate knowledge of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations.
• Public speaking experience and community service activities preferred.
• Familiarity with Public Health and Hospital Preparedness Program capabilities and understand healthcare. coalition activities/ regional response activities.
• Ability to design lesson plans, coordinate courses, and assist/ conduct realistic simulated training.
• Familiarity with public health, governmental, or healthcare emergency preparedness, including security, safety, HAZMAT, OSHA, NIMS, HICS, HVA, CMS, and hospital accreditation body (e.g., TJC, DNV-GL) related criteria.
• Successful completion of the required Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study (IS) Programs courses (or FEMA recognized equivalents), including: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800 required.
• Certification in Emergency Management/ Preparedness.