Emergency Response Planning Coordinator

The Emergency Response Planning Coordinator develops written plans and protocols and facilitates internal and external resources and responses during human-made or naturally occurring community emergencies. Essential Functions for this position are as follows:

Program Coordination

• Oversee development, review and evaluation of public health emergency preparedness and response plans related to the City, County and region. 
• Develop protocols for departmental staff responses to emergencies requiring public health intervention.
• Conduct training of departmental staff to ensure effective emergency responses. 
• Design, evaluate and/or participate in departmental and outside agency educational outreach and emergency response exercises; identify gaps in public health preparedness and planning.
• Provide technical and operational support for the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD).
• Provide oversight for programs that include environmental review components, including hazardous and toxic materials control, indoor and outdoor air quality, environmental audits and assessments, surface and drinking water quality assurance and vector borne or waterborne illness.

Administration and Reporting  

• Provide administrative and technical support in the development of new or assigned grants, contracts and interagency agreements, as directed by the Emergency Response Planning Director. 
• Participate in, attend and represent the MHD on various workgroups, committees, and task forces related to emergency preparedness and environmental health. 
• Prepare compliance reports and summaries. 
• Review and prepare summaries of technical and scientific reports, literature, papers, statistical analyses and tables.

Operations

• Respond to local public health emergencies, including environmental health surveillance and investigations, mass care and local health and medical needs.
• Maintain a calm and focused presence during emergency responses, including full accountability for actions taken.
• Execute administrative and operational tasks in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS).

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment:

• • Must be willing to carry a mobile device for business purposes.
  • Must have City laptop readily available to perform duties when an unexpected incident or emergency occurs.
  • May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. 
  • May work outside of regular work hours in conjunction with public health emergencies and investigations and/or be assigned to participate in an MHD Incident Command System during a declared public health emergency.
  • The pre-employment medical requirements for this position include:
    • Physical
    • Lift test
    • Audiogram
    • Vision
    • TB Test annually throughout employment
    • Covid 19 Vaccine Confirmation
    • Hep B Vaccine
    • MMR Vaccine
    • Varicella Vaccine
    • Pulmonary Function Test
    • Medical Eval for Resp
    • Respirator Fit Test

Minimum Requirements:

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physical or natural sciences, public/environmental health or a related field from an accredited college or university including at least two college-level courses in microbiology, biology, or anatomy and physiology.
   2. Two years of progressively responsible experience in a health-related field performing duties related to emergency preparedness or environmental health surveillance and/or investigation.
   3. Valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private auto allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.
   4. Registration as an Environmental Health Professional in the State of Wisconsin within two years of appointment and throughout employment.
   5. Certificates of completion of IS-100c, IS-200c, and IS-700b, within six months of appointment and throughout employment. 

   Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

   NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Hmong or Burmese.