Title: Local Health Emergency Coordinator

Hiring Range: $50,811-$65,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Health

Location: NEW RIVER HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/new-river

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you experienced in Emergency Preparedness? Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment where there are continual learning opportunities?

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a highly motivated employee with solid experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response to join the administrative management team with the New River Health District (NRHD) which encompasses five jurisdictions: Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Radford/ The candidate selected will develop, maintain, and exercise an assortment of plans to include the NRHDs All-hazards Emergency Response Plan with particular emphasis on medical countermeasure dispensing, response to communicable disease outbreaks and coordinating incident management for the Health Districts and also updates, maintains, trains, and exercises the Continuity of Operations Plan and Communications Plan.

Provides support, in a staff capacity, by focusing on intermediate term program issues with agency wide application. Characteristic duties include: program development, planning, monitoring, analysis, grants management, recommending policies and procedures, program research, and evaluating changes in rules, regulations and legislative proposals for impact on service delivery. Thorough knowledge of program management, analytical principles and service integration is necessary. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor.

The position is also required to maintain and test redundant communication devices, and systems. The position is required to coordinate Emergency Support Function 8: Public Health and Medical planning and response (as necessary), represents the Health District at a variety of local, regional, and state emergency preparedness meetings, and supports the Health Districts Incident Management Team. The position reports to the Health Director, and may supervise Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) staff, and volunteers. This position is required to work directly with local emergency managers, healthcare partners, and other agency representatives. This position is responsible for the management and coordination of the NRHD Safety Committee.

As a mission critical member of the NRHD, this position is required to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to include holidays. This position serves as a primary call out for disaster and emergency response.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

This is a grant funded restricted position. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of & experience in planning and policy development and implementation, program evaluation and coalition building
• Experience in health communications essential
• Skilled in data manipulation & analyses.
• A comprehensive knowledge of & experience working within the community environment with emergency preparedness & response resources & methods, including bioterrorism, preferred
• Good oral & written communication skills are required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health or equivalent combination of training & experience preferred
• Prefer prior public health experience and working within a public health setting.
• Completion of FEMA, ICS, NIMS, and HSEEP training desired. Knowledge of CDC/State preparedness criteria or vulnerable populations in emergency settings.

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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information:

Name: Nicole Altizer

Phone: 540-585-3327

Email: nicole.altizer@vdh.virginia.gov

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.