Job Description
Join Miami-Dade County's frontline defense against public health crises! We urgently seek a Public Health Emergency Response Specialist to lead critical disaster preparedness initiatives. This high-impact role requires strategic coordination with federal agencies, healthcare providers, and community leaders to safeguard Miami's 2.7 million residents during hurricanes, pandemics, and biosecurity threats. Enjoy competitive benefits including pension plans, health insurance, and student loan forgiveness programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute county-wide emergency response protocols for natural disasters and disease outbreaks
- Coordinate with FEMA, CDC, and Florida Department of Health during crisis activations
- Train 500+ healthcare workers and first responders in incident command procedures
- Analyze epidemiological data to predict and mitigate public health risks
- Manage $2M+ grant budgets for emergency medical supply distribution
- Lead public communication campaigns during health emergencies
- Conduct after-action reviews to refine disaster response frameworks
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years experience in public health emergency response or crisis management
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) certification required
- Expertise in NIMS/ICS protocols and HSEEP methodologies
- Advanced Spanish language proficiency (bilingual certification)
- Experience managing federal grants (HHS, FEMA, CDC)
- Valid Florida driver's license with clean record
- Ability to deploy within 4 hours during emergency activations