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Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV JR-0000770

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
And so much more!

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV will lead the Center for Environmental Health’s (CEH) Public Health Emergency Preparedness activities and serve as a resource for emergency preparedness readiness and response. Specific responsibilities will include leading environmental health response to emergency events by managing logistics and staffing, managing CEH’s communication systems, and deploying staff to emergency scenes to coordinate response efforts between local, state and federal partners. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative IV will develop internal CEH preparedness plans, participate in the development of emergency response exercises for statewide infectious disease outbreaks and instruct the Public Health Preparedness course of the Basic Environmental Health Training Program. Additional responsibilities will include overseeing program completion of grant requirements, developing/reviewing preparedness related outreach and education materials, and coordinating occupational health and safety issues for the Center.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of environmental health emergency preparedness responsibilities including; coordinating and implementing emergency management and disaster preparedness programs; preparation or modification of disaster plans; preparing, modifying, and presenting disaster educational training and/or exercises; completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700 and 800.

Conditions of Employment

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.

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

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

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