Summary Grant Funded Position Minimum Salary: $66,225 - Depending on Qualifications In Person Position Why Work for Waco: - Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Longevity Pay
- And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about Job Security Desire to give back
Position Overview: Under general supervision, administers the Public Health District (PHD) comprehensive Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program to develop coordinated responses to public health and other civil emergencies; coordinates planning sessions and training and education programs.
Minimum Qualifications: Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Business, Public Administration or a related field .
- Four years experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency planning, emergency management, or safety programs/environmental regulator programs or related field including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.
- 12+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Essential Functions: - Administers and coordinates Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program to develop coordinated responses to public health and other civil emergencies; assures Public Health District (PHD) is in compliance with federal and state emergency preparedness and response requirements.
- Determines goals and develops and maintains detailed written plans and guidelines to efficiently coordinate the response to natural and accidental public health and safety threats.
- Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, state agencies, municipalities, and public safety agencies to ensure effective implementation of response plans during emergencies and disasters.
- Manages PHEP grant administration and reporting and monitors expenditures; prepares, presents and submits reports to federal, state and regional emergency planning and response agencies.
- Manages contracts and agreements; collects, compiles, analyzes and maintains data on PHEP operations and program activities.
- Represents PHD with regional emergency response agencies; approves and coordinates special events, practice drills and training exercises; develops and presents after-action reports.
- Supervises PHEP Program staff; assigns projects and evaluates work quality; assists PHEP Program staff with plan development; reviews and approves completed planning assignments.
- Oversees the development and implementation of the Central Texas Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program.
- Provides leadership and subject matter expertise during responses to public health emergencies and disasters.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
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