Mass Prophylaxis Plan Manager, Bureau Of Emergency Field Operations

Emergency Field Operations Coordinator

The Bureau of Emergency Field Operations coordinates and plans for emergency field responses including mass prophylaxis, canvassing, quarantine, and radiation exposure screening. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Supervise the POD Planner including all human resource items such as development of tasks and standards, evaluation, disciplinary, time and leave issues.
• Further develop, implement and maintain the Public Health Emergency Response Network Auxiliary Distribution Program to enlist long-term care facilities (nursing homes, adult care and inpatient mental health) to dispense medication to staff and residents during mass prophylaxis operations.
• Further develop, implement and maintain plans to dispense medical countermeasures to first responder agencies, federal mission-essential employees and other critical infrastructure support staff with New York City.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and vendors to support citywide public health emergency preparedness efforts.
• Respond to public health emergencies in the Citywide Health Emergency Field Operations Section and respond in other roles, as needed, for OEPR-led responses or ICS activations when the primary role is not mobilized.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional public speaking abilities
• Ability to coordinate a large number of projects simultaneously under pressure
• Experience working in emergency management is preferred

Qualification Requirements:

• 1. Master's degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public health, disaster management, emergency preparedness/administration, public administration, or related field and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience 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; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described in "1" above; or
• 3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However all candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described in "1" above.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.

Salary Min: $71,979.00 Salary Max: $88,478.00