Job Summary
The Public Health Preparedness Coordinator I position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the public health emergency response capabilities for Clark County Public Health & Region IV Public Health Preparedness and Response. This position is key to deploying plans in the event of a public health threat or natural disaster. This position provides technical support, guidance, tools and reports for the department and program. This work must be coordinated and integrated with grant funders, the county health jurisdictions in Washington Region IV (Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum ), the Cowlitz Tribe, other Clark County departments, emergency management agencies, health care and first responder partners, community agencies and organizations, businesses, educational institutions, faith based organizations and others as appropriate
Qualifications
Education and Experience
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a health related field, emergency management, or other related field and at least one year of related experience (or equivalent). All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We will consider any combination of relevant education, work experience, lived experience, and transferable skills for this position.
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of programmatic coordination; federal, state, and local emergency management agencies; principles of emergency management, planning, ICS, and NIMS; the National Strategy for Health Security; Centers for Disease Control and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; grant management; state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.