Emergency Preparedness Planner

Two years of professional experience in public health preparedness, emergency management, healthcare preparedness, or a related field performing duties related to emergency planning, preparedness program coordination, training and exercises, or emergency response operations

Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, homeland security, healthcare administration, public administration, or a related field

A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Master's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Experience working with state, local, tribal, territorial, or federal agencies

Experience managing or supporting CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement activities

Experience developing, conducting, or evaluating Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-compliant exercises

Experience supporting healthcare coalition planning or healthcare emergency preparedness initiatives

Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center during activations.

FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) or Advanced Professional Series (APS)

Develop, coordinate, implement, update, and maintain public health emergency preparedness plans, annexes, procedures, and related guidance that support Department Operations Center (DOC) operations, medical countermeasure (MCM) dispensing, healthcare system preparedness, continuity of operations, volunteer management, resource management, and other public health emergency response capabilities

Evaluate emergency preparedness plans, programs, and capabilities to identify gaps, assess risks, and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives

Coordinate preparedness activities with internal programs, healthcare organizations, emergency management agencies, healthcare coalitions, community organizations, and government partners

Develop, coordinate, and evaluate training and exercises using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) principles to validate plans and improve operational readiness

Develop and deliver training, guidance, and technical assistance to Department staff, partners, and stakeholders on public health preparedness and emergency response topics

Coordinate mutual aid agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other preparedness-related agreements and incorporate them into emergency plans, standard operating procedures, and operational guidance

Maintain situational awareness and support planning, operations, logistics, and resource coordination during Department Operations Center (DOC) activations and public health emergencies

Serve in assigned Incident Command System (ICS) and Department Operations Center (DOC) roles during exercises and real-world activations

Serve as after-hours Duty Officer on a rotation schedule

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.