Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

About the position The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will be a part of a regional office team dedicated to improving the capacity of local government entities, institutional providers, and private practitioners to respond to all-hazards incidents. The incumbent will maintain primary responsibility for activities, functions and contract deliverables pertaining to acute and long term care facilities. Specific duties will include: serving as a liaison between acute and long term care facilities and NYSDOH Regional and Central Office staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues; working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed; serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans; working with facilities to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises. Other appropriate related duties as assigned. Occasional after-hours, nights and/or weekend hours may be required. Responsibilities • Serving as a liaison between acute and long term care facilities and NYSDOH Regional and Central Office staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues • Working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed • Serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans • Working with facilities to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises • Other appropriate related duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience. • A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. • Relevant experience required must be in emergency preparedness and planning and/or response. • Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. • Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. • Travel up to 25% of the time will be required. • The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. • This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work. Nice-to-haves • Experience working in a healthcare delivery environment • Experience analyzing written and published program material and experience drawing conclusions concerning the impact • Knowledge and/or certification in Incident Command System courses and homeland security exercise and evaluation program • Experience with health preparedness initiatives in response to natural disasters and/or terrorism threats. Benefits • Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from • Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit • Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave • Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities • Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses • Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally • And so much more! Apply Now Apply Now