Job description
Position Information
Requisition Number
S1509P
Position Title
Public Health Program Specialist
Salary
$25.00 per hour
Division
Public Health
Department
25020-Public Health- PHEP
Location
Public Safety & Organizational Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Hours/Days
Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with ability to work after hours if necessary.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Classified/Unclassified
Classified
Grant Funded
Yes
Job Description
Under general supervision of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program Manager, this position is responsible for managing the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) program including educating and training volunteers for mass immunization center operations, mass dispensing operations and other public health preparedness responses. Responsibilities include coordinating with federal, state, and local officials to develop and integrate the local SNS plan with regional and state plans, working with local governmental entities and other communities to plan and implement regularly scheduled exercises related to SNS preparedness and serving as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies in matters concerning the deployment of the SNS.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of the Public Health ten essential functions.
- Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act.
- Knowledge of the design and presentation of training programs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skill.
- Skills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skill.
- Skills to operate small office equipment, including a multi-function copy machine, fax machine and multi-line telephone systems.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to travel out of town for trainings and seminars.
- Ability to work an after-hours schedule as required.
- Ability to drive to off-site locations including patient homes and meetings within Potter and Randall counties.
- Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- ICS/NIMS Command level training, which can be obtained within one year of employment, required.
Licenses/Certification
Required Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation with proof of current vehicle insurance, required.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Special Instructions Summary
EEO/ADA
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
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