Job Description
Join Nevada's frontline public health team during this critical period of urgent expansion. We seek a dynamic Senior Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to lead crisis management in Southern Nevada. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to address emerging public health threats while implementing innovative community-based interventions. You'll collaborate with federal agencies, local healthcare providers, and community leaders to develop robust response protocols. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth in public health leadership.
Why Join Us? • Comprehensive benefits package including state retirement • Tuition reimbursement for advanced certifications • Professional development stipends • Flexible hybrid work arrangements • Direct impact on community resilience
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-agency emergency response coordination during public health crises
- Develop and implement rapid-deployment surveillance systems for infectious disease outbreaks
- Manage resource allocation and distribution for emergency medical supplies
- Train public health professionals on crisis communication protocols
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform real-time policy decisions
- Coordinate with FEMA and CDC for disaster response alignment
- Oversee community vaccination and testing program logistics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 5+ years of emergency management or public health crisis response experience
- Certified in Incident Command System (ICS-400) or equivalent
- Advanced data visualization skills (Tableau/Power BI proficiency required)
- Experience with Nevada public health systems preferred
- Valid Nevada driver's license with clean record
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) certification highly valued
- Ability to work 24/7 during declared emergencies