Public Health Full-time PH/EMA Coordinator or Part-time EMA

Keokuk County Public Health Full-time PH/EMA Coordinator or Part-time EMA

Full Time Position: 40-hour work week, benefit package including: IPERS, health/dental/vision insurance, sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays. Typical hours will be worked from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Can be flexible with potential for remote work at times. May require evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Part Time Position: 20-30 hours per week. Flexible with potential for remote work at times.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience/education.

Deadline: Until position is hired.

Application is available HERE.

Drop off Application:
      Keokuk County Public Health’s Office --1303 200th Ave, Sigourney
      Keokuk County Auditor’s Office --101 S Main St, Sigourney
            -OR-
      Email to ahelmuth@keokukcounty.iowa.gov

Summary
The position is full time or part time. Time will be spent in Emergency Management and potentially in Public Health if wanting full time hours. You may request more details of the position by calling Allie Helmuth at 641-622-3575 or email at ahelmuth@keokukcounty.iowa.gov.

The purpose of this position is to ensure the components of the emergency management system: know the threats to the jurisdiction, plan for emergencies, operate effectively in an emergency, and conduct recovery operations following a disaster. It is also utilized to cover Public Health’s 10 essential services, provide services to Keokuk County, and assist the Public Health department with Emergency Preparedness.

The coordinator has the responsibility for coordinating all the components of the emergency management system in the jurisdiction. These components consist of fire and police, emergency medical services, public works, volunteers, and other groups contributing to the management of emergencies. Keokuk County Emergency Management Agency assists public officials, schools, hospitals, business and industry, and the public to promote preparedness, disaster response and recovery operations, and will encourage mitigation efforts in all jurisdictions to ensure the safety of all the residents of Keokuk County.

Job Duties: the following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and maintain the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; reviews and analyzes information to identify gaps and problems with the plan.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and maintain MOUs, policies and relationships in regard to Public Health. Assist with Emergency Preparedness plans, policies, and trainings for Public Health.
• Able to perform public speaking.
• Able to work independently.
• Designs and execute exercises that are developed to test communities’ responses to various events pursuant to established local, state, and federal guidelines and policies.
• Secures and maintains vehicles, equipment, supplies, and physical facilities of Keokuk County Emergency Management.
• Prepares required local, state, and federal reports relating to program accomplishments, goals and objectives, prepares and administers grant applications and reports.
• Responsible for department financial, budgetary, and administrative duties.
• Attend FEMA and State sponsored emergency management training as required in state code.
• Be an active participant in local emergency preparedness activities with EMS, fire, law enforcement, public health, hospital and other healthcare entities, schools, businesses, and other agencies invested in emergency preparedness.
• Be willing to cover on-call services for EMA.

Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices. – able to be taught after hire.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to emergency management and emergency planning. – able to be taught after hire.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles related to local government.
• Computer skills including documents and spreadsheets and ability to learn job-specific programs.
• Ability to interact with agencies at all levels of government.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, volunteers, public officials, and the general public.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Have combined education and/or experience in emergency management, nursing or a related field to satisfy Iowa Administrative Rules section 605, Chapter 7.4(3)j.
• Ability to work under various conditions:
  • Work is typically performed in normal office conditions, however may be:
    • In adverse environmental conditions, or:
    • Irregular work hours, or:
    • Under significant work pace pressure, or:
    • May involve physical demands or the use of protective devices.
• Must have a valid Iowa Driver’s License with a good driving record. Must have proof of valid auto insurance.
  The candidate selected for this position must pass a background check.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees of the Keokuk County Emergency Management Agency and employees of Keokuk County Public Health. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. EOE.