Job Description
Join Kansas City's Public Health Department in a critical role addressing urgent public health crises. This position requires immediate deployment to coordinate emergency response initiatives across metropolitan agencies. You'll lead cross-functional teams during health emergencies while ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations. This is a rare opportunity to make direct impact on community resilience with comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during public health crises
- Develop incident action plans for disease outbreaks and natural disasters
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for vulnerable populations
- Liaise with CDC, state health departments, and community partners
- Manage resource allocation during emergency deployments
- Prepare after-action reports with improvement recommendations
- Train staff on emergency protocols and bioterrorism response
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years experience in public health emergency response
- Incident Command System (ICS) certification (IS-100/200/700)
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- Ability to work 24/7 during emergency activations
- Proficiency in GIS mapping and emergency software
- Excellent written communication for policy briefings
- FBI clearance required