Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Coordinator

This position is Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE) within the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response program. The Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Coordinator supports efforts to coordinate department and community plans, procedures, and large-scale operations to quickly distribute and dispense emergency medications to residents. This position will report directly to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Manager and work closely with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery staff.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $39.90 – $42.72. Full salary range: $39.90 – $53.98 per hour. Higher starting salaries considered based on experience, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Insurance (health, dental, vision, life)
• Retirement plan options
• Generous leave accruals
• Annual cost of living salary increases
• Employee programs

Classification Overview

This is an advanced professional classification responsible for developing and gaining support for prevention strategies, policies, and systems as they relate to high-visibility and high-impact community health promotion activities. Work includes providing expertise to government agencies, community organizations and coalitions, internal and external partners, and leading and representing the Department in regional, state, and federal initiatives. This position may also serve in a lead capacity, directing and reviewing work of other staff within the program.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is the fourth level of the Health Promotion Coordinator (HPC) series. An employee assigned to this classification works independently with minimal direction from their supervisor. The HPC III serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in assigned program areas and provides consultation to staff, outside partners, and the public. This role may lead the work of other HPCs and volunteers in assigned programs.

Position Series

• Health Promotion Technician
• Health Promotion Coordinator I
• Health Promotion Coordinator II
• Health Promotion Coordinator III

Career Path Options

• Supervisor
• Project Manager
• Program Manager I, II

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership, consultation, and expertise to directors, managers, other staff, and community partners to facilitate community health promotion programs, policies, curricula, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Builds strong community relationships to facilitate support for county, regional, and state level community health promotion efforts.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic direction and tactical work plans.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors community plans detailing objectives, tactics, timeframes, and budget requirements for various health programs and projects using evaluation and quality improvement tools.
• Develops and presents reports, proposals, and presentations to Department leadership, Board of Health, community organizations, and the public.
• Serves in a lead capacity to Health Promotion Technicians, HPC Is, and HPC IIs, acting as a mentor, coach, and subject matter expert. Assists the supervisor in prioritizing and managing the day-to-day work of the team.

Key Duties

• Serve as the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Medical Counter Measures Coordinator and Cities Readiness Initiative Coordinator.
• Prepare and maintain MCM/CRI department and community level plans.
• Participate in state, regional, and local MCM/CRI planning discussions.
• Complete deliverables, action plans, and meet performance measures.
• Prepare for and participate in federal/state Public Health’s Operational Readiness Review (ORR) process; document and demonstrate compliance with requirements; identify gaps and recommend improvements with best practices and national trends.
• Manage logistics and the receive, stage, store requirements for medical material.
• Participate in the development and implementation of long-term strategic direction and tactical work plans related to the Department’s cross-divisional health promotion efforts.
• Work with pharmacies, hospital/healthcare partners, first responders, public and private business, and government to implement strategies to distribute and dispense medications and other supplies to enhance operational readiness, and to assist with planning/coordination and preparedness across the county to ensure aligned response during public health emergency.
• Coordinate, conduct, and evaluate the training and exercise of Emergency Preparedness and Response plans to ensure partners and internal staff are trained and contractual requirements are met.
• Build strong community relationships to facilitate support for county, regional, and state level community health promotion efforts.
• Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Public Health, Health Officer, and Division and Assistant Division Director, provide and facilitate legislative advocacy by connecting Pierce and other counties, the state and federal government, community partners, Board of Health (BOH), and Department staff.
• Serve as a SME in community health promotion efforts for media coverage, public service announcements, community information meetings, public forums, and special events. Work closely with the communications team for media coverage, public service announcements, and media inquiries.
• Serve in a lead capacity to HPTs, HPC Is, and HPC IIs, acting as a mentor, coach, and subject matter expert. Assist the supervisor in prioritizing and managing the day-to-day work of the team.
• Partner with Program Manager to develop, monitor, manage, and report on relevant budgets, grants, and contracts, and manage deliverables.
• Provide education to decision makers and staff on public health impacts of policies.
• Identify funding sources and assist in preparing grant applications. Monitor legislation and evaluate impacts of public health initiatives.
• Participate in the Title XIX Medicaid Claiming Program as required.

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices. Understands and properly follows established procedures in preventing and responding to unsafe or emergency situations. Identifies and reports potentially unsafe practices or conditions. Operates equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and understands processes for reporting an accident or injury. Understands and applies knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform assigned emergency response role during an emergency. When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned duties and responsibilities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time and reporting to a location other than the department with different working conditions and physical requirements. You are expected to participate in emergency preparedness activities including our emergency notification system, WA SECURES. Drills and real-world events may take place at any time.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of emergency management, communicable diseases, immunization, and treatment of infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of public health concepts and effective communication strategies for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with public speaking.
• Skilled in using evidence-based practices to create actionable program plans and provide expertise in emergency management, immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases, dental and chronic disease for staff, medical providers, community organizations, and local and state agencies.
• Knowledge of public health principles.
• Knowledge of Pierce County healthcare systems.
• Skill in relationship-building, can work with diverse groups/teams, and wide range of organizational levels and disciplines to complete projects and reach mutual goals.
• Able to independently track deadlines and requirements.
• Skill in writing and presenting plans, procedures, reports, presentations.
• Able to prioritize and time manage to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Intermediate knowledge of standard Microsoft Office programs, databases, and virtual meeting software, including SharePoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications principles and presentation techniques for culturally diverse audiences.
• Skill in meeting facilitation and presentation.
• Knowledge of health