Job Description
Join Colorado Springs' premier public health team as a Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator. This pivotal role safeguards our community against health crises through strategic planning, rapid response coordination, and cross-agency collaboration. You'll lead disaster preparedness initiatives, manage emergency operations centers, and develop protocols for biological threats, natural disasters, and public health emergencies. Work alongside federal partners including FEMA and CDC while shaping Colorado Springs' resilience framework.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement emergency response plans for public health crises
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during health emergencies (natural disasters, pandemics, bioterrorism)
- Manage emergency operations center activations and resource deployment
- Train public health staff and community partners in emergency protocols
- Analyze health data to predict and mitigate community risks
- Collaborate with state/federal agencies including CDPHE and CDC
- Prepare grant applications for emergency preparedness funding
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years experience in public health emergency response or disaster management
- Incident Command System (ICS) certification (FEMA 100/200)
- Strong knowledge of CO Public Health Emergency Act and NIMS protocols
- Expertise in emergency planning and grant writing (EMPG, HSGP)
- Ability to maintain composure during high-pressure crisis situations
- Valid Colorado driver's license