Description

Do you have a passion to collaborate with diverse community partners to protect the lives of Nevadans? Are you a leader who has pride in working as part of a dynamic team, motivating others, and leading from either the front or back of the line? Are you creative, enjoy public health, and desire to be part of the greater good? If so, consider applying for the Public Health Preparedness Manager position through Carson City Health and Human Services. This position is currently open due to promotion!

The person in this position collaborates and directs the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of preparedness programs for the Quad-County region of Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. Responsibilities involve plan writing, developing trainings and exercises, as well as participating in coordinated response activities during all-hazards emergencies. This position also partners with local, regional, and state stakeholders, as well as healthcare and community partners, for planning, exercising, response, and situational awareness activities.

The PHP manager oversees and coordinates the activities of Quad-County PHP staff and actively collaborates with managers of other Divisions within Carson City Health and Human Services to ensure comprehensive and efficient approaches are utilized in serving the City and Region. Additionally, the manager oversees the development of the grant scopes of work, budget creation, and budget management for the operations of the PHP Division.

This position provides opportunities to be challenged, to grow, and to make a difference. Consider applying! Carson City pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (29.75% over and above your wage, which is at least $19,424), 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums with dependent coverage provided at a significantly subsidized rate, management leave in addition to paid holidays and sick leave, and you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck (which results in an additional 6% take-home pay or at least $3,917).

This is a full-time, FLSA-Exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services. Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, reviews and evaluates the activities of the division in regard to provision of comprehensive Public Health Preparedness programs through program planning; grant development, implementation and evaluation.

** Please note: This is a grant funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, provides direction and reviews the work of assigned staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the area of responsibility; provides input into the budget development and administration process.
• Initiate, design, implement and evaluate plans to deliver essential public health services in response to bioterrorism and other health emergencies and disasters in the community.
• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities and assignments for various preparedness related services including planning, training, and grant preparation and administration.
• Direct the planning, development, coordination and implementation of new, innovative and/or expanded preparedness programs for the City and the community.
• Represent the City by attending and participating in various professional, public and private sector, governmental and voluntary organizations that impact the City's ability to perform duties.
• Work cooperatively and positively with Division Directors, Program Managers, and line staff to coordinate and improve the implementation of preparedness activities.
• Maintain knowledge of local, state and national preparedness trends, technologies, initiatives and priorities.
• Direct the development, review and submission of grant applications for preparedness grant funding through local, state and federal sources.
• Assess the public health, political and social aspects of preparedness activities to maximize program impact and assure successful integration with local, state and federal emergency management systems.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Promote and sustain positive working relationships with various community emergency preparedness and response partners and state and federal counterparts; educate partners on the role of public health in preparing for and responding to emergencies and community disasters.
• Trains staff and provides for their professional development.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary; monitors and administers grant funding.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Reviews the work of supervisory and direct report staff; identifies problem areas and directs corrective action; counsels employees and initiates discipline as necessary.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the unit's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in public health, or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of professional public health program management experience, one (1) year of which was in a supervisory role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• A valid driver's license.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Administrative principles and practices including goal setting, program development and budget administration.
• Communication strategies, writing techniques, report preparation and grant writing.
• Principles and practices of public health preparedness.
• Principles and practices of grant development and administration.
• Multiple homeland security-related initiatives and programs such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response Plan, and National Preparedness Goal.
• Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill in:

• Administering programs and staff through subordinate supervision.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Developing and administering the division's budget.
• Implementing and evaluating behavior change strategies.
• Assessing community needs and trends.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Making effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Direction - Incumbents at this level have considerable latitude in the application of departmental policy, and they follow general guidelines or professional and administrative standards in accomplishing assignments. They are responsible for planning and organizing their own workload, but ordinarily cannot change methods of their assigned work unit, established operations, or departmental policy without supervisor approval.
Supervision is minimal, indirect, and usually limited to technical oversight.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Unclassified employees are "At Will" and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.

2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.

7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.