Job Description
Join the frontline of public health emergency response in Philadelphia! The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Public Health seeks an immediate hire temporary Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to safeguard our community during critical events. This high-impact role offers unparalleled experience in crisis management while serving Pennsylvania's most vulnerable populations. Work alongside dedicated professionals in a mission-driven environment with competitive hourly compensation and flexible scheduling.
Why This Role Matters: As an Emergency Response Coordinator, you'll directly contribute to Philadelphia's pandemic preparedness, natural disaster response, and public health crisis mitigation. This temporary position provides a unique pathway to permanent state government roles while building expertise in incident command systems and community resilience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during public health crises
- Monitor epidemiological data and provide real-time threat assessments
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness protocols for high-risk scenarios
- Lead community outreach initiatives for vaccination campaigns and health advisories
- Collaborate with FEMA, CDC, and local healthcare providers on unified response strategies
- Conduct post-incident analysis and recommend system improvements
- Manage emergency resource deployment including PPE distribution and medical supplies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- Minimum 2 years experience in public health or crisis response
- Certification in Incident Command System (ICS-300) or equivalent
- Proficiency in epidemiological data analysis tools (e.g., Epi-Info, Tableau)
- Strong written communication skills for public health advisories
- Ability to work rotating shifts during emergency activations
- Pennsylvania driver's license with clean driving record
- Spanish language proficiency preferred