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The Bureau of Emergency Field Operations coordinates and plans for emergency field responses including mass prophylaxis canvassing quarantine and radiation exposure screening.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Supervise the POD Planner including all human resource items such as development of tasks and standards evaluation disciplinary time and leave issues.
Further develop implement and maintain the Public Health Emergency Response Network Auxiliary Distribution Program to enlist long term care facilities (nursing homes adult care and inpatient mental health) to dispense medication to staff and residents during mass prophylaxis operations.
Further develop implement and maintain plans to dispense medical countermeasures to first responder agencies federal mission essential employees and other critical infrastructure support staff with New York City.
Coordinate with internal and external partners and vendors to support citywide public health emergency preparedness efforts.
Respond to public health emergencies in the Citywide Health Emergency Field Operations Section and respond in other roles as needed for OEPRled responses or ICS activations when the primary role is not mobilized.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills
Exceptional public speaking abilities
Ability to coordinate a large number of projects simultaneously under pressure
Experience working in emergency management is preferred
Qualification Requirements
1. Masters degree from an accredited college in emergency management public health disaster management emergency preparedness/administration public administration or related field and one (1) year of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following area(s): emergency preparedness planning/management emergency medical services
fire or public safety law enforcement homeland security public health mental health environmental/occupational health and safety or a related specialized area; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one of the areas described in 1above; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However all candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one of the areas described in 1 above.
Why you should work for us:
Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website ()
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa taxdeferred savings program and
oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition antitobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV/AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact SyeEun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
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Employment Type :
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