Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will function as part of a regional office team dedicated to improving the capacity of local government entities, institutional providers, and private practitioners to respond to all-hazards incidents. The incumbent will maintain primary responsibility for activities, functions and contract deliverables pertaining to acute and long-term care facilities. Specific duties will include: functioning as a liaison between acute and long-term care facilities and New York State Department of Health Regional and Central Office staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues; working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed; serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans; working with facilities to determine training needs and assisting in the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises. Other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Occasional after-hours, nights and/or weekend hours may be required.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. 
 

Relevant experience required must be in emergency preparedness and planning and/or response.

Experience working in a healthcare delivery environment; experience analyzing written and published program material and experience drawing conclusions concerning the impact; knowledge and/or certification in Incident Command System courses and homeland security exercise and evaluation program; experience with health preparedness initiatives in response to natural disasters and/or terrorism threats.

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 25% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

This position requires occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.