Under general supervision in the Department of Health, an incumbent of this position is responsible for the development and coordination of health related emergency management plans and procedures for preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.

Responsibilities also involve the recruitment and organization of volunteers ensuring adequate staffing during emergency response situations, and assisting with planning and administering associated training and exercise programs and providing administrative, material, operational and technical support for health emergency management programs related to public health threats, which may include outbreaks of infectious disease, weather related disasters, acts of bioterrorism or other public health emergencies. Confidentiality must be maintained in dealing with key and sensitive public health issues. The incumbent is expected to use good judgment,



initiative and independent action in performing assignments while in accordance with county, state and Federal laws, orders and policies.

Supervision is exercised over a small number of technical and clerical support personnel. Does related work as required.

- THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE HAS DEVELOPED A HIRING PROGRAM THAT STREAMLINES THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO HIRE DIVERSE, QUALIFIED PERMANENT EMPLOYEES QUICKLY AND WITHOUT EXAMINATIONS. EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM WILL BE APPOINTED ON A PERMANENT BASIS. THE HIRING FOR EMERGENCY LIMITED PLACEMENT (HELP) PROGRAM TEMPORARILY REMOVES THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TITLE.

📌 Program Specialist (Health Emergency Preparedness) - HELPS PROGRAM* (Girwa)
🏢 Credit Bureau Of Vernon County
📍 Girwa