Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.

With grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DOHMH is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health. Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize DOHMH’s foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations.

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will work for be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.

Program Description:

DOHMH’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) was created to promote DOHMH’s and NYC’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. The OEPR is responsible for coordinating agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, exercises and training, evaluation of incident response, and exercise performance as well as coordinating with community stakeholders, city, state, and federal partners on public health emergency planning and response. The OEPR also works with healthcare partners to optimize the provision of health services during a large-scale disaster.

The Bureau of Emergency Field Operations (BEFO) is responsible for the planning, exercise, training, logistics, operations, and staffing of Citywide public health emergency plans and field operations including large scale, post-disaster Canvassing Operations, mass radiation screening operations in Community Reception Centers, and antibiotic or vaccine Points of Dispensing (PODs) for large-scale medication distribution.

Job Description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Citywide Emergency Response Staffing Coordinator . Reporting to the Special Projects Manager, this position supports and coordinates activities related to Citywide Emergency Response Staffing, including ensuring effective communication, meeting documentation, and project coordination.

Duties:

• Support and maintain systems to track goals and objectives related to Citywide Emergency Response Staffing
• Coordinate, participate in, and maintain documentation of internal and external Citywide Emergency Response Staffing meetings and monitor and track completion of tasks and deliverables
• Oversee the coordination and maintenance of communications related to Citywide Emergency Response Staffing efforts and manage workflows to support consistent responses to inquiries
• Devise and implement efforts to streamline the administrative aspects of the Bureau related to Citywide Emergency Response Staffing

Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described in one or a combination of the following area(s): emergency preparedness planning/management, emergency medical services, fire or public safety, law enforcement, homeland security, public health, mental health, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related specialized area

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Strong project/program management skills
• Strong writing, communications, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending in November 2027
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

We look forward to learning more about you!

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.

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