The Naugatuck Valley Health District is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator/Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator. This position will encompass planning and implementation of preparedness activities focused on the Fifteen Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities for a local public health district serving six municipalities with approximately 127,000 residents. This position reports to the District Director of Health and is responsible for a full range of preparedness activities (e.g., plan development, training, communications, drills, and volunteer coordination) to ready the district response to public health emergencies including both natural and manmade disasters.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in public health, emergency management or related field, with experience in a public health agency, the preparedness field, or comparable setting. A Master’s degree is a plus. A planning background and emergency response orientation is desirable.
Salary
This position has a competitive salary level commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) funded with grants and is eligible for the benefits of a full-time employee consistent with the Personnel Policies of the Naugatuck Valley Health District. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and performance.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to Naugatuck Valley Health District, 98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483 or email as an attachment to greyes@nvhd.org. The deadline is 12:00 PM on Friday, November 9, 2018. However, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
EOE/AA