Bureau of Health Preparedness Public Health Consultant

What You'll Do ODH'S Bureau of Health Preparedness is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Public Health Consultant to support statewide public health and healthcare preparedness initiatives. In this role, you will provide direct technical assistance to local health departments, hospitals, and internal partners to strengthen Ohio’s readiness for public health emergencies. Job duties include: Provide consultation and technical assistance to partners on public health and healthcare preparedness planning, budgeting, evaluation, and implementation.Monitor and evaluate funded projects through meetings, conference calls, and written communication to ensure alignment with state guidelines and federal grant requirements.Develop and deliver training, educational materials, and presentations on preparedness performance measures, grant strategies, and program outcomes.Identify public health and healthcare preparedness risks using established guidelines and tools, and determine resource needs to support preparedness activities.Assist in developing program guidelines, procedural manuals, and preparedness initiatives such as conferences, workshops, and statewide events.Support federal grant management activities, including preparing applications, monitoring spending, overseeing contracts, and evaluating proposal compliance.Track and compile quarterly progress reports, data summaries, quality assurance documents, and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.Build and maintain partnerships with multidisciplinary state and local partners to advance shared preparedness goals.Attend trainings and conferences to remain current on public health preparedness trends. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the 1199 Pay Range Schedule. Position Qualifications Option 1: 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups)Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field Must be able to provide own transportation. Or Option 2 18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups)Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field Must be able to provide own transportation. Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Additional Qualifications Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: Graduate or advanced degree in social or behavior science, health or pre-medicineExperience conducting surveys, evaluations or program reviewsExperience providing technical assistance or consultationExperience writing instructional/educational, grant or guidance materialsExperience in presenting education/training programs or public speakingExperience working with local health departmentsExperience facilitating committees, meetings or focus groupsExperience in emergency preparedness, planning, response, Incident Command System/Unified Command System, Emergency Operations Center operations, bioterrorism, or general public health response.Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience working with rules, policies or guidelines related to federal regulations and procurement (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations) All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. Job Skills: Public Health Technical Skills: Public Relations, Grant Administration, Program Management Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Strategic Thinking Educational Transcript Requirements Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. Agency Contact Name and Information Steven G. will contact you if selected for interview. Unposting Date Oct 16, 2026, 10:59:00 PM Work Location Health Department Building Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $32.69 per hour Schedule Full-time Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm Classified Indicator Classified Technical Skills Grants Administration, Program Management, Public Relations Professional Skills Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking Agency Overview Public Health Consultant About Us Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies. We oversee federal funding related to public health and hospital funding to ensure preparedness and readiness for response. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.