Health Planner - Preparedness

Job Description:

Health Planner - Preparedness

Description

Overview

The Health Planner - Preparedness will assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating public health, bioterrorism and/or disaster response plans for the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD). This position performs administrative functions which could include budget analysis, purchasing, drafting service agreements, supplies and equipment management. The incumbent will support the PHEP Epidemiology team and assist with record retention.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, maintain, revise, and assist in the execution of CCNCPHD emergency response plans to NACCHO Project Public Health Ready Recognition Standards

• Assist in conducting local, regional, and state emergency preparedness training and exercises

• Create and present training courses on emergency response plans and track completion for all staff

• Purchase supplies, assets and services for the routine maintenance of emergency response equipment

• Drive/move emergency response vehicles to vendors for maintenance or repair

• Submit invoices for payment to accounts payable as needed

• Document supplies and inventory in a computerized database

• Assist in entry of required information on communicable disease reports into the National Electronic Surveillance System (NEDSS) database

• Run reports on NEDSS to compile month/year and year to date logs on communicable disease reports received and investigated

• Send mail to patients and check PHEP mail daily

• Assist in rotating out filed reports into file retention boxes on a yearly basis

• Track files ready for destruction, complete required forms, and conduct record destruction

• Maintain electronic record retention and maintenance

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Must be available to work additional hours as needed

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

• Two (2) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring

Required within one (1) to two (2) months of hire

• FEMA ICS Courses of IS-100, 200, 700, and 800

Required within six (6) months of hire

• IS 300 and 400

Required within two (2) years of hire

• Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: April 16, 2026

Salary:

49,941.55-0.00 USD