Job Description
Immediate Opening: Join Oklahoma's Frontline Public Health Response Team!
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is urgently seeking a highly motivated Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to lead critical statewide initiatives. This premium role offers the opportunity to shape public health policies during unprecedented times while enjoying competitive state benefits and rapid career advancement.
As a key member of our Emergency Preparedness Division, you'll collaborate with federal agencies, local health departments, and community partners to develop and execute response strategies for public health emergencies. This position requires immediate availability and offers significant impact on Oklahoma's safety infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate statewide public health emergency response operations and resource allocation
- Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans for natural disasters and disease outbreaks
- Train and deploy rapid response teams across Oklahoma's 77 counties
- Liaise with FEMA, CDC, and other federal agencies for coordinated response efforts
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform public health interventions
- Manage grant-funded emergency response programs and budgets
- Conduct community outreach and public education initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 3 years experience in public health emergency response or crisis management
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or equivalent certification required
- Advanced knowledge of NIMS/ICS protocols and FEMA incident command systems
- Proven experience coordinating multi-agency response initiatives
- Exceptional crisis communication and decision-making abilities
- Oklahoma driver's license with clean record required
- Ability to work irregular hours and deploy statewide with 24-hour notice