Public Health Response Coordinator

About the Role

The PHRC coordinates the activities of local and state health departments to increase overall preparedness goals and objectives as outlined in the CDC Cooperative Agreement and the Public Health Preparedness Capabilities. This position establishes and maintains the Public Health Response Plan(s) for Tribal Health, coordinates the plan with county agencies, Homeland Security (Emergency Management) and the LEPC, and ensures public health staff are knowledgeable, trained, and prepared to respond to bioterrorism or other man‑made or natural events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with local and state agencies on developing and implementing emergency response plans that include public health response.
• Partners with local health providers to efficiently report communicable disease.
• Facilitates training and education for preparedness.
• Educates and informs communities on potential and actual public health emergencies with WDH.
• Assists the WDH and local communities to complete capacity surveys and assessments.
• Conducts communicable disease follow‑up.
• Prepares quarterly reports for continuing contract support.
• Ensures the County has an All‑Hazards Response Annex to the County disaster plan.
• Develops and maintains a plan for 24/7 coverage.
• Initiates public health exercises and testing of public health communication equipment.
• Participates with the local LEPC in community preparedness exercises.
• Conducts active and passive surveillance.
• Arranges and facilitates smallpox and other vaccine clinics.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

• No felonies or DUI convictions within the last three years.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre‑employment drug testing required and subject to random drug tests.
• First aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or lead.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lb.
• Experience in health science, planning, public health, health administration, or a related field, or two years of experience in emergency management activities (preferred).
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Knowledge of environmental health, public health, and emergency management.

Special Requirements

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information processed through the Human Resource Department, including records, reports, documents, and conversations; breach may result in disciplinary action up to dismissal.
• Pre‑employment applicants must submit to alcohol and drug screening; refusal or a positive test renders the applicant ineligible for employment or political appointment with the Eastern Shoshone Tribe for 60 days.
• Applicants testing positive for alcohol or banned drugs will be ineligible for any employment with the Tribal Government for 60 days.

Application Process

• Submit a complete application with supporting documents to the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 538, Ft. Washakie, WY 82514.
• Applications are available online at easternshoshone.org; they may be emailed to lmorgan@easternshoshone.org or faxed to 307‑332‑9883 (until 4:45 PM on the closing date).
• Supporting documents: driver’s license, Tribal ID, high school diploma/GED, degree or professional credentials, and any other documents verifying required qualifications.
• If employment history is listed as “See Resume,” the resume must include dates of previous employment, reason for leaving, and hourly rate of previous employment.
• Applicants with an existing application on file must submit a letter of interest addressing how they meet each qualification.
• Telephone calls are not accepted in place of an application or letter of interest.
• Preference order: qualified Eastern Shoshone tribal members, then other qualified federally recognized Indian tribal members, then other qualified candidates.
• Applicants must submit a copy of a Tribal Enrollment card or CIB for Indian Preference.
• Veterans with an honorable discharge (DD214) receive preference points during the interview process.
• All candidates will be required to pass an alcohol and drug test and a background check.