Planning & Response Planner (Planner 3 - PN 20013526)

About the role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and safety of millions of Ohioans? As an Emergency Preparedness Planner, you’ll lead critical initiatives that ensure Ohio is ready to respond to public health emergencies — from natural disasters to man-made threats.

The position is based at the Health Department Building in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County).

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) advances the health and well‑being of all Ohioans by building a modern, vibrant public health system. The Bureau of Health Preparedness leads preparations for and responses to public health threats — including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and radiological emergencies — using an all‑hazards approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on all‑hazards planning and response (e.g., research, writing, and development or update of plans, plus working during emergency operations to