Emergency Preparedness Planner and Communicable Disease Investigator

Description
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
Emergency Preparedness Planner and CommunicableDisease Investigator
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is an Emergency Preparedness Planner and CommunicableDisease Investigator for a full-time (40-hour week).
Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates bioterrorism/public health Emergency Preparedness planning for the district
• Develops public health Emergency Preparedness plans for the district that are fully integrated with other local government plans within the district's jurisdiction
• Develops and implements simulation exercises to ensure the effectiveness of the emergency plans and systems
• Collaborates with the Illinois Department of Public Health, regional staff, district administrative personnel and other health departments developing policies and plans in response to a public health emergency.
• Coordinates and facilitates meetings with district personnel and terrorism task force partners
• Assist in the coordination of CUPHD and community efforts for preparedness planning and system development activities for response to public health all-hazard emergencies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• On-call rotation will be required for this position after completion of training period
• Assist in controlling the spread of Communicable Diseases through the identification, tracking and notification of potential exposures and by reporting to the appropriate agencies
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Emergency Preparedness, planning, management, biological sciences, community health, nursing or closely related field.
• Also requires two (2) years of professional work in a related area; however, lesser experience may be considered.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of emergency response preparedness and planning; knowledge of government operations and state laws related to Communicable Disease control

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee's first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

The starting annual salary for this position is $55,036 for a 40-hour week.
To apply, go to: https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6173898.careers?CareersSearch. Applicants may also come in to apply online at CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.
Men, Women, Veterans and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian, transgender, and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodations to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at laragon@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.?
CUPHD highly recommends all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza (seasonally) unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
This recruitment will remain open until filled: however, it will not close prior to February 23, 2024. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.
Posted February 8, 2024