Emergency Management Specialist

Short Description

Emergency Management Specialist

Complete Description

Job Title: Emergency Management Specialist

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting in the

coordination of emergency preparedness training courses and exercises requiring

involvement from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Division of Emergency

Preparedness (DEP). This position

coordinates with requesting entities to obtain specific healthcare emergency preparedness

trainings. Furthermore, this position provides technical assistance in the

design of emergency preparedness exercises/drills. This individual will focus

on assisting the Training and Exercise Coordinator to complete the

aforementioned duties and tasks.

Duties

Coordinate with DEP planning staff to ensure

staff and external stakeholders are trained to the IDOH response plans

Assist in agency development of specific

training and educational modules relative to agency plans

Assist in the development of an Integrated Preparedness

Plan Workshop (IPPW) annually with IDOH-designated partners and stakeholders

Assist partners in the development and delivery

of trainings for internal IDOH staff and external stakeholders

Assist external partners with exercise

evaluation and improvement planning

Stay updated on course offerings that are posted

on Indiana’s training enrollment and tracking system

Help to ensure division exercises follow an

all-hazards and HSEEP consistent approach

Assist in ensuring that lessons learned and

improvement plans resulting from exercises are communicated to appropriate

staff so that they may be incorporated during updates to plans and procedures

Assist in Coordinating with DEP staff to ensure

division plans are exercised and staff competencies are evaluated to ensure

optimal functionality

Liaise with other IDOH divisions and programs

regarding training and the development of exercises

Assist in providing technical assistance to

Agency customers

Liaison with Healthcare Coalition leaders and

Local Health Departments in order to foster a streamlined approach to

scheduling training courses

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Public Speaking skills

Excellent writing skills

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Proficiency with Office Suite

Willing to travel for training as necessary

(Not necessary - but would like to see healthcare

or first responder background)

Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Prior working experience as an assistant for program management, program development or program training. Highly desired Excellent Communication skills. Required Excellent writing skills Required High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Proficiency with Office Suite Required HealthCare or first responder background Highly desired Public Health and Emergency Preparedness experience Highly desired

Prior working experience as a program coordinator. Highly desired

Questions

Question 1

Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides.

Question 2

Position requires travel for trainings, exercises, and external partner meetings, approximately 20-25%, both local and out of state. Travel to the IDOH office in Indianapolis is not reimbursable, all other travel is reimbursable. Do you accept this requirement?

Question 3

Must have a valid driver's license. Does candidate have a valid driver's license?

Question 4

Position is hybrid, 3 days in-office at 2N Meridian, 2 days remote; after 30 days of employment (37.5 Hours/Week). Do you accept this requirement?

Question 5

1-year contract with the likelihood of contract extension

Agency Interview Type

Webcam only

Work Arrangement

Hybrid