Job Description
Join Colorado's frontline public health team in an urgent role to combat emerging health threats. The State of Colorado is immediately seeking a highly motivated Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to lead crisis management initiatives in the Colorado Springs region. This critical position requires rapid deployment of public health strategies during emergencies while maintaining community resilience and compliance with state regulations. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, and the opportunity to directly impact public safety.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate emergency response protocols for public health crises including disease outbreaks and natural disasters
- Develop and implement crisis communication strategies for diverse communities
- Collaborate with local agencies, hospitals, and federal partners during emergency activations
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform resource allocation and intervention strategies
- Train public health staff and community partners on emergency preparedness procedures
- Manage grants and funding related to emergency response initiatives
- Prepare detailed after-action reports and improvement plans
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in public health emergency response
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or equivalent credential
- Expertise in epidemiological data analysis and visualization
- Proven crisis communication experience with diverse populations
- Knowledge of CO state emergency response frameworks (NIMS/ICS)
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance for sensitive operations
- Valid Colorado driver's license with clean record