PROGRAM COORDINATOR - PLANNING

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Coordinator, Planning is a professional employee responsible for assisting with the development of agency, county, and community preparedness plans and policies.

This employee will develop, implement, and evaluate community partnerships to support the public health response system and will coordinate and lead, as appropriate, activities to respond to public health threats and emergencies.

Additionally, the Program Coordinator, Planning will provide leadership and project management for major preparedness initiatives supported by the agency and / or its partners.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Conducts strategic planning processes to assess gaps related to agency plans for major public health response issues.
• Facilitates planning processes to address gaps and develop plans for public health responses.
• Develops and implements appropriate and sustainable action plans in alignment with agency and partnership strategies for public health response.
• Assists with the development, maintenance, and implementation of agency, county, and community-driven public health emergency response plans and policies and sustainable action plans.
• Assists with Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP) maintenance activities.
• Develops and maintains coalition and partnerships to support preparedness planning activities.
• Assists community preparedness partners with preparedness planning efforts, which may include the provision of technical support, i.

e., planning, organizing, and facilitation.

• Develops evaluation and performance management plans for strategic plans, prepares progress reports as required, and evaluates preparedness capabilities on an ongoing basis.
• Prepares progress reports as required.Evaluates preparedness capabilities on an ongoing basis.
• Leads preparation efforts for Federal and / or State public health assessments and / or visits applicable to the agency’s jurisdiction, including the Medical Countermeasures Operational Readiness Review.
• Plans for, organizes, facilitates, and maintains coalition and partnerships groups to support action plans, as needed.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing training and exercise initiatives, as needed.
• Represents the agency on public health preparedness planning matters by serving on committees and / or taskforces and addresses both public and professional groups in matters of preparedness, both as needed.
• Promotes communication and cooperation with suburban elected officials, municipal health administrators, regional representatives, community organizations and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of experience in public health, environmental health, emergency medical services planning or infectious disease control
• Experience plan writing or policy writing (Writing exercise will be administered at the time of interview)
• Position requires travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation
• Must be available for on-call duty, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of experience in emergency planning, emergency response or emergency management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :

• Knowledge with preparedness theory and planning
• Outstanding partnership development and planning skills, including strategic planning and community-based development theory and methods
• Superior coordination, facilitation, organizational, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Ability to construct written documents in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to consistently exercise discretion and excellent judgment
• Ability to contingency plan, and ability to assure achievement of objectives
• Ability to interact with professional staff, as well as community representatives, the general public and the media
• Demonstrated competency to initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate programs with attention to detail

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, Are you a Military Veteran?
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note : If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.

Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9 / 11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9 / 11).

Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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