PLANNER II - 64068529

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

This is a highly responsible and independent position providing technical, surveillance, investigative, analytical, and programmatic work involving preparedness in the public health field for all-hazards response.  This position requires a high degree of knowledge in Emergency Management principles and concepts. This position serves as the principal advisor to the CHD Executive Leadership Team on matters relating to emergency preparedness. 

Perform duties as the Local Emergency Preparedness Planner/Coordinator: 

• Directs and coordinates emergency planning functions for DOH-Putnam.  Develops and maintains Project Public Health Ready for the agency. 
• Acts in a lead ICS role for public health emergency responses as assigned. 
• Serves as an administrator of the Everbridge mass notification system, ensuring health alert network activities are functional related to planning, preparedness, and response.  Performs quarterly drills with DOH-Putnam staff on Everbridge drills.  Provides information and training for staff on system usage and ensures accounts are updated appropriately.  Registers new employees in the Everbridge mass notification system. 
• Coordinates and/or conduct Public Health Preparedness exercises to test plan effectiveness, utilizing HSEEP guidelines. 
• Develops, monitors, and implements approved preparedness budget as a Level 4 manager.
• Submits purchase requisitions for equipment, supplies, and services required for planning and implementation of emergency or disaster events. 
• Assesses CHD needs regarding all hazard’s disaster response training.  Develops and presents training programs related to terrorism awareness, response to epidemiological outbreaks, internal disaster issues, natural disasters, etc. 
• Completes Expect Preparedness deliverables quarterly with required documentation.
• Participates in public and private sector meetings to develop comprehensive local, regional, state, and federal public health system response plans.
• Maintains knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) demonstrated by completion of Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency courses at least annually.
• Develops warehouse/inventory reports and documents necessary to monitor and maintain warehouse operations at an optimal level.  Periodically performs physical inventory checks and reports required inventory to state level. 
• Coordinates and provides training on Special Needs Shelter registry utilization and promotes public registration process throughout the year at outreach events. 
• Develops and/or Reviews HSEEP-compliant After-Action Reports and provides recommendations for corrective action.
• Organizes and provides local ESF8 Emergency Response activities in coordination with state and local Emergency Operations Centers (EOC’s), according to the provisions of the CEMP, COOP and ESF8 Emergency Response Plans. 
• Conducts annual review of written emergency plans and recommends updates to supervisor.
• Conducts mask fit testing.
• Loads/unloads items in trucks and trailers.  Hooks trailers to trucks and drives trucks with cargo trailers in tow.

Perform duties as the Appointed Local Safety Coordinator: 

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the local Safety and Loss Prevention (SLP) Program for the locations for DOH-Putnam.
• Attends the quarterly statewide SLP conference calls.
• Conducts quarterly safety committee meetings and uploads minutes of meetings.
• Conducts semi-annual safety inspections for all sites and reporting results to supervisor and central office.
• Conducts semi-annual fire drills in coordination with Putnam County Facilities Services.
• Provides annual training to all staff on emergency codes.
• Reviews monthly workers’ compensation casualty claims reports and reports discrepancies to central office.
• Investigates employee work-related accidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Promotes and coordinates safety training, awareness and recognition programs.
• Completes the “New Safety Coordinator” training within 30 days of appointment and every two years thereafter in TRAIN FL.
• Maintains an updated roll call roster of employees participating in fire drills within all DOH-Putnam designated locations.
• Maintains all safety-related records per the State Records rules.
• Reviews and provides input on local safety plans.
• Ensures DOH-Putnam compliance with DOH policy 250-15.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Skilled in Critical Thinking, Time Management, Monitoring, Systems Evaluation, Instructing, Coordination, Active Listening and Active Learning
• Skilled in developing and providing training to individuals and groups
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, research techniques and methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local emergency response planning principles, practices and procedures; ESF structure; NIMS and ICS; HSEEP concepts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and communicate effectively
• Ability to prepare reports and records, develop program projections, evaluate programs, compile, organize and analyze data
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency and provide support where needed
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to safely drive a truck with a connected trailer.
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in computers programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other related programs.

Qualifications: 

Minimum - 

• A bachelor’s degree from a college or university with degree related to system analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation or related field of these.  4 years of experience in above or emergency planning can substitute for degree.
• Competency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to drive truck with connected trailer

Preferred

• Disaster response work
• Training experience

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:  

Mission: 

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. 

Vision: 

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. 

Values: 

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. 

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. 

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. 

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. 

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.  

 Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov  

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.  

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.    

 Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. 

 All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.   

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.  

 Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.  

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.