What You'll Do:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and safety of millions of Ohioans? As a Emergency Preparedness Planner, you’ll lead critical initiatives that ensure Ohio is ready to respond to public health emergencies — from natural disasters to man-made threats.
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Provide subject matter expertise on all-hazards planning and response (e.g., research, writing, and development [or update] of plans, plus working during emergency operations to coordinate ODH actions in response to large or small incidents).
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Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans for ODH.
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Coordinate with various healthcare coalitions, local health departments, non-governmental organizations plus state and federal agencies to provide a common operating picture, manage resources, coordinate actions, and share information among local, regional, state and federal stakeholders.
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Support and coordinate agency emergency response operations (but not as a direct first responder in the field).
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Staff the Emergency Support Function #8 (Public Health and Medical Services) Desk at the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center to support efficient and effective coordinated state-level emergency response operations.
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Organize exercises, after-action reviews, and trainings.
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Represent ODH on preparedness committees and at public health conferences.
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Assist with grants, proposals, and federal preparedness standards compliance.
We're Looking for Someone Who:
- Is mission-driven and passionate about public health.
- Conducts independent research to build subject matter expertise.
- Translates strategic objectives into actionable plans.
- Works collaboratively across teams and agencies.
- Remains composed and resourceful in challenging situations.
- Communicates clearly and effectively through written or oral means.
- Embraces continuous learning, training, and innovation.
- Can use technology and data to make informed decisions.
- Is organized, accountable, and follows through on assignments.
- Shows initiative and leads with poise and purpose.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., public health, environmental science, business continuity management, business or public administration) AND;
9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies AND;
1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations AND;
1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting AND;
1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.
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6 mos. exp. as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area.
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Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Planning and Development
Technical Skills: Emergency Management, Planning and Development, Risk Management
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Undergraduate or advanced degree in public health, environmental science, business continuity management, business or public administration.
Experience in planning and project management.
Experience in creating plans, writing reports, procedures, and tools.
Experience collecting data and information from studies, investigations, or reports.
Experience with healthcare preparedness.
Experience with spreadsheets and presentation programs.
Experience working with healthcare providers and stakeholders in emergency management and response.
Experience working emergency management and response with federal, state, and/or local agencies.
Experience working with grants and contracts.
Experiencing presenting, training, and/or public speaking.
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Supplemental Information
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 32, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($30.55 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($31.88) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
