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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Health Preparedness Specialist in Pennsylvania
Public Health Preparedness Specialist
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Public Health Preparedness Specialist
Salary
$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Location
*Home Headquartered, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-87850-39432
Department
Department of Health
Division
HL Bur of Emgcy Prpdns Respnse
Opening Date
07/05/2024
Closing Date
7/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
39432
Position Number
00310233
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A4
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00077601
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Emergency Preparedness Response/Division of Planning and Operations
Worksite Address
Home Headquartered
Contact Name
Christopher Albright
Contact Email
chralbrigh@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity which supports an organization that protects the public's health? The Department of Health's Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Division of Planning and Operations, Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Section is seeking a Public Health Preparedness Specialist to support the organization’s mission of leading the Commonwealth in preventing, responding to, and reducing the public health and medical consequences of emergencies and disasters through its responsibility to oversee public health preparedness and response in the north central public health region of the state. If you enjoy working as part of a productive team to accomplish goals and tasks, this is the job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Public Health Preparedness Specialist, you will oversee public health response planning and implementation associated with local and regional emergency preparedness and response, particularly as it relates to Emergency Support Function 8 - Public Health and Medical Services (ESF8) to ensure complete and consistent plans are complete, exercised, and able to guide the response to a public health emergency. In this role, you will direct the organization of public health emergency preparedness and response infrastructure through guidance and direction to the regional and local public health governments and partner organizations to prepare them to respond to a public health emergency. You will confer with and act as a liaison to regional and local stakeholders and assist them, as appropriate, in the development of plans or procedures to maintain current relationships with partners that will support the response to a public health emergency. You will also ensure there is an effective working relationship between the public health, healthcare, and EMS emergency preparedness communities, as well as advocate for public health within the ESF8 agencies to ensure that ESF8 objectives are met during preparedness and response activities.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00310233) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
This position is home headquartered and covers the north central portion of the Commonwealth which includes Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Lycoming, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of professional experience in planning, developing, evaluating, or operating a public health emergency preparedness, healthcare emergency preparedness, or emergency management program; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.
03
How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in planning, developing, evaluating, or operating a public health emergency preparedness, healthcare emergency preparedness, or emergency management program?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in emergency management, public health administration, or a closely related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
06
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provide public health emergency related technical assistance by interpreting and explaining laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to public and private partners.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance to HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OR GOVERNMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance to PUBLIC AGENCIES (i.e., schools, fire departments, law enforcement, government, etc.). This was NOT related to health care providers or government health departments.
C. I have experience providing technical assistance to PRIVATE BUSINESSES OR ENTITIES (i.e., non-profit, non-governmental organizations, etc.). This was NOT related to health care providers, government health departments, or public agencies.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public relations.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing technical assistance and the subject area(s).
To whom you provided technical assistance.
Your level of responsibility.
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PLAN AND COORDINATE TRAINING, EXERCISES, AND ACTIVITIES
Plan and coordinate public health emergency trainings, exercises, and response and recovery activities for public or private emergency management partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or natural disasters.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience planning and coordinating trainings, exercises, or response and recovery activities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or natural disasters for HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OR GOVERNMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.
B. I have experience planning and coordinating trainings, exercises, or response and recovery activities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or natural disasters for PUBLIC AGENCIES (i.e., schools, fire departments, law enforcement, government, etc.). This was NOT with/to health care providers or government health departments.
C. I have experience planning and coordinating trainings, exercises, or response and recovery activities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or natural disasters for PRIVATE BUSINESSES OR ENTITIES (i.e., non-profit, non-governmental organizations, etc.). This was NOT with/to health care providers, government health departments, or public agencies.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to emergency management and preparedness or FEMA, PEMA or other state or county training.
E. I have NO experience, coursework, or training related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of trainings, exercises, or response and recovery activities you planned and coordinated.
To whom you provided trainings, exercises, or response and recovery activities.
Your level of responsibility.
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DEVELOP GOALS, OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES, TIMELINES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Develop public health emergency plans, goals, objectives, strategies, and timelines. Identify areas of improvement and develop improvement plans.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing public health emergency plans, goals, objectives, strategies, and timelines, identifying areas of improvement, and developing improvement plans for HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OR GOVERNMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.
B. I have experience developing public health emergency plans, goals, objectives, strategies, and timelines, identifying areas of improvement, and developing improvement plans for PUBLIC AGENCIES (i.e., schools, fire departments, law enforcement, government, etc.). This was NOT for health care providers or government health departments.
C. I have experience developing public health emergency plans, goals, objectives, strategies, and timelines, identifying areas of improvement, and developing improvement plans for PRIVATE BUSINESS OR ENTITIES (i.e., non-profit, non-governmental organizations, etc.). This was NOT for health care providers, government federal health departments, or public agencies.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to policy development.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience developing plans, goals, objectives, strategies, and timelines and the type(s) recommendations for improvement you made.
For whom you developed plans, goals, objectives, strategies, and timelines.
Your level of responsibility.
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov