Job Duties
Are you detailed-oriented and experienced in Emergency Preparedness? Are you interested in a state career that affords you excellent benefits? The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a highly motivated employee with solid experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response to join our administrative team in the Western Tidewater District. This position writes, revises, updates, maintains, and exercises the district’s All Hazards Emergency Response Plan, with particular emphasis on bioterrorism response, communicable disease, and other public health emergencies. In addition, this position writes, maintains and exercises the district Continuity Plan and Communication Plan, ensuring district staff are equipped and trained to use tactical communication devices. The Local Health Emergency Coordinator ensures the district develops and maintains up-to-date, adequate plans for receiving and distributing the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). This position works closely with Western Tidewater Health Department Management, Local Emergency Management, multiple government and community agencies and represents the district activities/interests with regional state Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response partners. The Local Health Emergency Coordinator reports to the District Director and supervises the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Coordinator.
THIS IS A RESTRICTED POSITION AND FUNDS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY*
This recruitment may offer exceptional recruitment and incentive options, including a sign-on bonus or front-loaded leave for qualified candidates. New state employees are eligible for this incentive and will require a 1-year tenure agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable knowledge of and experience in planning and policy development and implementation, program evaluation and coalition building
• Experience developing and exercising emergency response plans
• Experience in health communications essential
• Experience working with diverse groups and the general public to assess community needs, provide education and information, and coordinate group activities
• A comprehensive knowledge of and experience working within the community environment with emergency preparedness and response resources and methods
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
Additional Considerations
• Prefer prior experience in Public Health, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or equivalent experience a plus.
• Knowledge of public health principles, especially bioterrorism, completion of FEMA, or HSEEP training desired.
• Knowledge of CDC/State preparedness criteria or vulnerable populations in emergency settings.
• Prior experience training adults a plus. Knowledge of emergency radio communications systems.
• Completed ICS 300 and 400
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Priscilla Crocker
Phone: 757-514-4769
Email: ov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.