PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PLANNER/VOLUNTEER MANAGER

Definition/Description

REPORTS TO Administrative Staff
WAGE BAND Managerial

This job announcement is for one position which will combine coordination and oversight of two distinct
but related programs within the agency: Emergency Planning and MRC/Volunteer Management. An
explanation and approximate FTEs for each program are included in this announcement.

The Public Health Emergency Planner is responsible for the planning, organization, and administration
of emergency preparedness activities for the agency and within the county, region, and St. Louis metro
area. This position works in close collaboration with other agency staff, county and city offices, medical
providers, first responder agencies, regional partners, and state authorities. Preparedness activities may
include pre-emergency planning, emergency response activities, and post-emergency activities including
recovery. In coordination with the Administrative Staff, the Emergency Planner is responsible for the
development and maintenance of agency emergency and continuity of operations plans.

The MRC/Volunteer Manager assists the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit coordinator(s) with grant
deliverables.

This individual will be responsible for the management of several contracts and funding streams, and may
supervise other staff. This position has a high degree of accountability.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Program-Specific Duties

Public Health Emergency Planner

• Develops and writes public health emergency preparedness and response plans in accordance

with state and national guidelines; evaluates and updates existing plans as needed

• Develops, in collaboration with other Region C Response Planners, DHSS, and SEMA, a Region C

public health emergency preparedness and response plan based on required components to
assure consistency and coordination of public health emergency planning throughout the state of
Missouri and to assure consistency/coordination with state and federal plans

• Ensures emergency and response plans are aligned with those of other applicable agencies
• Implements public health emergency preparedness and response plans as necessary and ensures

emergency

• Ensures agency emergency response and continuity of operations plans are up-to-date; provides

technical assistance and advice on roles and responsibilities to department staff during
emergency response

• Attends meetings with key stakeholders and planning partners as necessary to promote

preparedness efforts; assists partners with plan development; willingness to travel up to 25%
within the region may be required

• Provides presentations to commissions, committees, and community groups as required
• Develops annual grant and contract budgets and work plans; prepares and submits reports

local, state, and federal regulatory, advisory, and governing bodies and attends meetings of those
agencies

• Coordinates, participates in and/or administers trainings provided by DHSS, SEMA, and others as

directed

• Coordinates and conducts tabletop exercises, simulated full-scale exercises, and/or drills in

conjunction with community and public health partners to test emergency preparedness and
response plans and demonstrate proficiency according to state and national guidelines.

• Prepares evaluation reports and debriefings following preparedness exercises
• Uses evidence-based decision making; conducts evaluation and analysis of local emergency

response preparedness; reviews and translates current body of research and guidance on
emergency preparedness into practice

• Updates and maintains contact information and resource listings for individuals, equipment, and

supplies needed for emergency operations

• Performs periodic tests of emergency operations equipment and systems as required
• Collaborates and assists with Disaster Epidemiology and Response
  

MRC/Volunteer Manager

• Recruit volunteers, assist with hosting orientation sessions and help onboard the recruited

volunteers

• Develop, promote, and implement MRC events and activities
• Manage volunteers and volunteer retention
• Develop a strategy to provide public outreach and inform public of MRC events and activities
• Participates in the preparation of grant applications, research reports, and other documents as

required

General Duties

• Supervises programmatic activities of staff members and provides guidance and feedback as

needed

• Prepares for and participates in regular meetings with staff and others as required
• Collaborates in the development of and contributes to individual, team, and agency quality

the event of a public health threat or emergency; this may include, but is not limited to,
requirements to work longer shifts, nights, or weekends; alternate working locations; performance
of duties other than the daily routine

• Other duties as required/assigned
  

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in public

health, nursing, health care administration, biological, physical or environmental science,
epidemiology, personnel or business administration AND at least two years professional
experience in public health or emergency management, of which at least one year must have
been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college
or university with specialization in the aforementioned subjects; degrees in other relevant fields
may be accepted, however, preference will be given to candidates with prior professional
experience, training, or certification in public health or emergency management

• Strong understanding of core public health functions, competencies, and essential services
• Prior supervisory, management, or leadership experience
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practice of public and environmental health,

preparedness planning, epidemiology, communicable disease control, immunization, emergency
management, data management, and statistics; working knowledge of bacteriology, microbiology,
chemistry and physics

• Working knowledge of laws, regulations and policies relating to public health powers and duties,

local government organizations, healthcare systems and community resources and their functions
as related to public health preparedness and response, disease reporting and surveillance

• Working knowledge of systems development and management as it applies to regional, state and

federal emergency preparedness

• Excellent documentation and records maintenance skills

• Basic to advanced understanding of grants, contracts, and budgets
• Demonstrated success in developing, evaluating, and operationalizing program models
• Strong project management skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, to include risk and hazard communication,

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and
the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. It is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with
the position.

Please submit cover letter and résumé by email, fax, or mail, to:

Lincoln County Health Department
5 Health Department Drive
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6117 phone
(636) 528-8629 fax
careers@lchdmo.org

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