Job Description
Join Oregon's frontline defense against public health crises! The Oregon Health Authority seeks an urgent hire for a Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to lead critical initiatives in Portland. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to coordinate statewide emergency responses, ensuring community resilience during health crises. If you're passionate about protecting Oregonians and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to make a direct impact on public safety.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during public health crises
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness protocols for vulnerable populations
- Lead crisis communication strategies across state and local partners
- Conduct rapid needs assessments during public health emergencies
- Manage resource allocation and distribution for disaster response
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform emergency decision-making
- Train public health staff on emergency response procedures
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in public health emergency response
- Valid Oregon Public Health Emergency Coordinator certification
- Proven crisis communication and stakeholder management skills
- Expertise in FEMA Incident Command System (ICS)
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance within 30 days
- Proficiency in GIS mapping for emergency resource allocation