Jurisdicitonal Coordinator-Regional Southwest

BioWatch Jurisdictional Coordinator ? Regional Southwest

 

POSITION INFORMATION:

Provides BioWatch Program communications, planning, management, and consultation to local, state and federal staff, including laboratorians, epidemiologists, air quality technicians, emergency preparedness planners, communicable disease and environmental health programs. Serves as primary liaison for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the jurisdiction(s) for BioWatch program management, planning, portal, training and exercise activities.  This position is responsible for coverage in the Las Vegas and Phoenix Metropolitan Areas.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

In coordination with the local BioWatch Advisory Committee (BAC), plans and conducts BioWatch Program preparedness and training activities in each jurisdiction (Las Vegas & Phoenix), this will include development and support of local BAC activities. In consultation with DHS, makes recommendations for BioWatch environmental sampling; provides consultation on BioWatch Program methodology and design; advises technical staff responsible for field and statistical aspects of the BioWatch Program; directs the review and monitoring of BioWatch reports, statistics, demographic information and the results of laboratory tests to identify possible epidemiologic trends, locations and sources; and serves as the lead local user for first level support and training of appropriate local and state staff in use of the BioWatch Portal. Assistance with BioWatch portal will include maintaining the jurisdictions portion of the portal including posting of current information and promoting its use by BAC members; and development and exercising of consequence management plan.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master's degree from an accredited university in public health or related fields such as epidemiology, environmental health or science, or industrial hygiene followed by at least two years' experience working in a local, state or federal public health or emergency management setting ?OR- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a science, engineering or mathematics degree with at least five years' experience working in a local, state or federal public health or emergency management setting.  Must be able to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance as issued by the United States Government. 

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates meeting the minimum requirements above and possessing some or all of the experiences below will be given preference:Epidemiology experience, including designing or conducting environmental and epidemiologic studies and assessments, as well as data collection and reporting.Demonstrated experience in public health, medical informatics, or biostatistics.Knowledge of microbiology, virology and/or other laboratory diagnostic techniques and equipment. Experience in computer methods to generate, organize and display complex statistical and other data.Strong oral and written communication skills, including teaching and/or professional presentations.Experience with various modeling applications, such as plume modeling or related tools.Experience with bioterrorism preparedness planning and/or program implementation.Demonstrated success working with public health officials at the local, state and or federal levels.Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to build and sustain effective partnerships and promote trust among partners and colleagues, etc. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position will report to a local public health agency supervisor in each jurisdiction served. The supervisor defines assignment objectives, priorities, and deadlines.  The supervisors in both of the jurisdictions will coordinate with the jurisdictional coordinator and DHS to assure continuity of workflow. The jurisdictional coordinator independently plans and carries out assignments, and resolves problems in accordance with accepted practices.  Completed work is reviewed for technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformance with policy and objectives.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires no special physical demands.  It may involve some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items. 

 WORK ENVIROMNENT

The work locations are in an office setting located with the cognizant public health agencies in Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix, Arizona.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary for this position ranges from $53,000 to $70,000 annually.  Also included is a full compliment of benefits including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

 

TO REPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

 Please apply online by August 28th, 2006.