Public Health Preparedness Planner - Fallon, United States - Churchill County NV

Description

Salary : $59,321.60 Annually

Location : Fallon, NV

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number:

Department: Central Nevada Health District

Opening Date: 05/13/2024

Closing Date: 5/27/2024 10:00 AM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Connect passion with purpose. The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) is the lead (and newly-created) agency entrusted to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in several rural communities in the State of Nevada. We are committed to the health of the population of Nevada as our work impacts past, present, and future generations. The CNHD is seeking a creative, collaborative, and adaptable Public Health Preparedness Planner (PHPP) who is motivated to enhance the ability of the public health network, communities, and individuals to prevent, quickly respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.

The PHPP is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating detailed plans and operational documents to use during incident response in accordance with the CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities. The Planner also designs and implements emergency preparedness and response trainings, assists with the development of trainings and exercises, and participates in coordinated response activities during all-hazards emergencies. This position also works with local, regional, and state partners in addition to healthcare and community partners for planning, exercising, response, and situational awareness activities.

While the position is primarily located in Fallon, regular travel to clinics in other counties (currently Eureka, Pershing, and Mineral Counties) will be required.

Applications are accepted online at Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Consider working for Churchill County The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (33.5% over and above your wage, equivalent to $19,800/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $11,050/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $3,500/year).

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Public Health Preparedness Planner develops and implements assigned components of bioterrorism, emergency, homeland security, or public health preparedness and response plans. Performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This position is responsible for developing a full scope of preparedness plans with a high degree of independence. Provides support for all Divisions within the CNHD and works in coordination with the CNHD Public Health Preparedness Manager under the direction of the Administrator.

Essential Functions

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Writes and develops required public health emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Participates in project planning, coordination, and promotion while providing logistical support and assistance in planning workshops, meetings, educational events, and preparedness training exercises.
• Assists with planning and logistics of Point of Distribution (POD) events, including being an integral part of the actual event.
• Implements public health emergency preparedness and response plans and ensures coordination with city and county emergency management and other identified leaders as necessary, ensuring plans are integrated with and supported by the plans of other local agencies.
• Participates in healthcare coalition activities.
• Offers to sit on the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) of each county in the health district jurisdiction.
• May participate in the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile efforts.
• Coordinates the participation of CNHD personnel in response exercises and community disaster training activities.
• Assists in the development of fact sheets about bioterrorism and other public health emergencies and other relevant technical information for public use.
• Monitors program and financial activities and provides written and oral reports as required.
• Responds to man-made or naturally occurring outbreaks or events, such as biological, chemical, infectious and/or communicable diseases.
• Assists the preparedness program in developing a volunteer response program such as a Medical Reserve Corp (MRC).
• Attends meetings and maintains liaisons to ensure preparedness efforts.
• Ensures all Division work is documented and aligns with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) as directed by the Administrator and Managers.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Operates standard office equipment, including computers, facsimile equipment, and central telephones; may operate microfilm, radio telephone, and other departmental-specific equipment after training.
• Represents the county and District with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in science or public health, epidemiology, nursing, or emergency preparedness is preferred; AND two years' experience in emergency management activities OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• District policies and procedures.
• Applicable regulations, policies, and statutes related to public health preparedness.
• Emergency preparedness including All Hazards Preparedness, National Incident Management System, and Incident Command System.
• Health District operations and activities.
• Various disaster plans.
• Federal guidelines for bioterrorism response.
• Basic statistical methods.
• Ability to learn computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Effective communication in English, both orally and in writing, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill in:

• Planning, developing, managing, implementing, and evaluating emergency response plans.
• Collaborating with outside agencies in the provision of emergency response activities.
• Preparing educational and informational materials.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada Driver's License.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 within 6 months of hire

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone and in person; ability to operate a motor vehicle, exposure to traffic conditions and external environment and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Any District employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. Central Nevada Health District, via Churchill County, participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. Central Nevada Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.

No Nevada state income tax

Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 33.5% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 50.0% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.

Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan - Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)

The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $167 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.

Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.

Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.

HOLIDAYS - Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)

Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.

01

This position requires you to successfully pass a drug test. The county follows federal guidelines regarding drug testing, thus marijuana (cannabis, CBD products with THC, etc.) is considered a prohibited substance. Are you aware of this provision and can you pass a pre-employment (and random) drug test?

• Yes, I can pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• No, I cannot meet the drug testing requirements.

02

Indicate the highest level of formal education you have achieved.

• Some high school
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03

If you have a Bachelor's Degree, in what field did you earn your degree? If you do not have a degree, enter N/A.

04

If you have a Master's Degree, in what field did you earn your degree? If you do not have a Master's Degree, enter N/A.

05

What is your experience in the field of emergency preparedness?

• No Experience
• 1 month to 1 year of Experience
• 2 to 3 years of Experience
• 4 to 5 years of Experience
• More than 5 years of Experience

06

How many years of experience do you have in developing and implementing Emergency Management Programs?

• No Experience
• 1 month to 1 year of Experience
• 2 to 3 years of Experience
• 4 to 5 years of Experience
• More than 5 years of Experience

07

Please describe your familiarity and experience with the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System.

08

Describe a time when you had to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to address a public health preparedness issue.

Required Question