Health Preparedness Planner

What You'll Do:

This position acts as a central point of contact for planning, coordinating, and evaluating public health and medical emergency preparedness programs across the state of Ohio.

Develops and maintains emergency preparedness plans for the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Collaborates with various partners (hospitals, local health departments, federal/state agencies) on preparedness initiatives. Manages the Department Operations Center (DOC) ensuring its functionality and staff training. Provides technical assistance on all-hazards planning (chemical, biological, radiological, etc.) Serves as a resource person for ODH programs and partners on preparedness best practices. Maintains readiness for specific response roles at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). Tracks project progress and effectiveness through evaluations and reports. Coordinates exercises and after-action reviews for continuous improvement. Develops training materials and delivers trainings on preparedness topics like Incident Command System (ICS) Drafts reports on project status, funding, and program outcomes. Prepares presentations and materials for internal decision making and public events. Attends conferences and serves on preparedness committees. Assists with proposals, grants, and contracts related to preparedness programs. Researches best practices and federal requirements for compliance. Maintains a resource library for program activities. Provides technical support to hospitals and healthcare organizations. Overall, this role is critical for ensuring Ohio's preparedness for public health emergencies and disasters.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position , with a pay range of

32

on the

OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our

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! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For more information about our plans, visit: State of Ohio Medical Plans or our MyBenefits Guide. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave. 11 paid holidays per year. Childbirth/Adoption leave. For more information, visit our

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! Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the

OPERS website

for more information. Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the

Ohio Deferred Compensation website

for more information. Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Completion of undergraduate core program or

24

mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration);

9

mos. trg. or

9

mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies;

1

course or

3

mos. exp. in public relations;

1

course or

3

mos. exp. in budgeting;

1

course or

3

mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

OR

6

mos. exp. as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

Undergraduate or advanced degree in risk management, emergency management, public administration. Experience in planning and project management. Experience in creating plans, writing reports, procedures, and tools. Experience collecting data and information from studies, investigations, or reports. Experience with healthcare preparedness. Experience with spreadsheets and presentation programs. Experience working with healthcare providers and stakeholders in emergency management and response. Experience working emergency management and response with federal, state, and/or local agencies. Experience working with grants and contracts. Experiencing presenting, training, and/or public speaking.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills:

Planning and Development

Technical:

Public Health, Health Administration

Professional:

Attention to Detail, Goal Setting, Organization and Planning, Priority Setting