Emergency Preparedness Supervisor at Oklahoma City County Health Department in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Starting at: 73,776.00 Annual
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Shift: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

SUMMARY: 

This evolving position is located in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The incumbent works under the supervision of the Division Manager. The employee is primarily responsible for coordinating all preparedness planning and system development for response to Public Health Emergencies in Oklahoma City and County, including outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats and emergencies.  Preparedness will include assessment, plan development for disease surveillance and response, Continuity of Operations (COOP), training, education, quality assurance, quality control, and communications.  These activities will be fully integrated with other partner agencies including hospitals, clinics, emergency management, EMS, Trauma Care regions, local, federal agencies, and the State Department of Health.  This includes overseeing the work plan and budget meeting all the requirements to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Cities Readiness Initiative grant opportunities and Public Health Accreditation Board. In addition, the employee will directly supervise various Emergency Preparedness and Response personnel.  Upon activation of the Emergency Response Plan will be a member of the Incident Management Team and generally as the Incident Commander. The incumbent utilizes leadership, analysis, communication, policy development/program planning, knowledge of basic public health sciences, and management skills to design, develop, and implement an integrated Emergency Preparedness and Response Program.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification.  All employees must maintain a commitment to the OCCHD's mission, vision and strategic goals.  This summary is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned.

This position functions at the leadership level (Tier 3) as defined by the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals with a primary focus on the following Domains:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills
• Policy Development and Program Planning Skills
• Communication Skills
• Health Equity Skills
• Community Partnership Skills
• Financial Planning and Management Skills
• Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

-Master's degree in health-related field, with four years related experience

                                                OR

-Bachelor's degree in health-related field, with five years related experience

-Above experience must include at least three years experience at a professional level related to health, planning, or emergency preparedness services

-One year of supervisory experience preferred

-Valid Oklahoma driver license required

BENEFITS:

• As an employee of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits which consists of:
• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

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AA/EOE 

Successful candidate subject to background check, reference verification and drug screening.

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