Job Description
Join Arizona's frontline public health response team in this critical, urgent hiring opportunity. The Arizona Department of Health Services seeks a highly motivated Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to lead crisis management initiatives across Maricopa County. This pivotal role requires strategic thinking, rapid decision-making, and collaboration with state/local agencies to protect community health during emergencies.
Why Apply? Competitive state benefits, professional development stipends, and direct impact on Arizona's emergency preparedness infrastructure. Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response protocols during public health crises
- Develop/implement emergency preparedness strategies for vulnerable populations
- Lead incident command system operations during declared emergencies
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform resource allocation decisions
- Train public health staff and community partners on response procedures
- Manage federal/state grant funding for emergency response programs
- Prepare after-action reports and improvement recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years experience in public health emergency response
- Incident Command System (ICS) certification (NIMS 100/700)
- Experience with Arizona Emergency Response Network (AERN)
- Valid Arizona driver's license
- Ability to work 24/7 shifts during emergencies
- Strong analytical skills with data visualization experience
- Spanish bilingual preferred