Job Description
Join Louisville Metro's urgent hiring initiative to protect our community's health! We're seeking a dynamic Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to lead crisis preparedness initiatives. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to coordinate public health emergencies, develop response protocols, and collaborate with cross-agency partners. If you're passionate about safeguarding Louisville residents during critical incidents, apply now—positions fill quickly!
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement emergency response protocols for public health crises
- Coordinate multi-agency disaster response activities with local/state/federal partners
- Lead incident command operations during public health emergencies
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for community threats
- Train staff and community stakeholders on emergency preparedness procedures
- Manage public health resource allocation during crisis situations
- Prepare emergency action plans and after-action reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in public health emergency response
- Certification in Incident Command System (ICS-300) or higher
- Strong knowledge of Kentucky public health regulations and FEMA frameworks
- Exceptional crisis communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to work irregular hours during emergency deployments
- Valid driver's license with clean record