Job Description
Join King County's Public Health Division in an immediate hire for a critical Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator role. As a frontline responder, you'll lead crisis management initiatives during public health emergencies, ensuring community safety and operational continuity. This high-impact position offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to shape regional health resilience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during public health crises
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness protocols for county-wide incidents
- Lead incident command system (ICS) activations and resource deployment
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform emergency response strategies
- Conduct community outreach and public communications during emergencies
- Train county staff on emergency response procedures and protocols
- Collaborate with state/federal agencies for unified crisis management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in public health emergency response or crisis management
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Incident Command System (ICS) certification
- Expertise in epidemiological data analysis and crisis communication
- Proven ability to coordinate multi-jurisdictional response efforts
- Experience with emergency preparedness grant management and reporting
- Valid Washington State driver's license