POSITION POSTING: 

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

The Ross County Health District, is an equal opportunity employer, strives to hire and maintain a 

diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the culture and demographics of the population we 

serve.

POSITION INTRODUCTION:

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is a grant funded position and is 

responsible for assuring all Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Medical Reserve Corp 

deliverables tied to the funding source are completed in a timely manner. The position will serve 

as the agency Emergency Response Coordinator and regional Medical Reserve Corp coordinator

and will assure that all health district emergency preparedness plans are completed, kept current, 

are disseminated, and that staff and leadership are appropriately trained to implement the plans. 

The position will collaborate with external emergency response personnel at the local, regional, 

and state level for planning and response to various public health emergencies and will serve as a 

leadership team member for the agency in the activation and execution of emergency response 

plans in event of a public health emergency. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness 

Coordinator will serve on the agency’s Incident Command Team and will assist in the response 

to both public health emergencies training activities and during public health emergencies. The 

position further contributes to the planning, development, and implementation of a 

comprehensive regional Medical Reserve Corp volunteer recruitment and training program. The 

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is organizationally positioned within the 

Health Promotion and Quality Improvement Division and reports directly to the Director of 

Health Promotion and Quality Improvement but will be responsible for working with all 

divisions within the agency to continuously improve upon the agency’s emergency response 

capabilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, 

Natural Sciences, Emergency Preparedness / Response or related field.

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to develop, organize, motivate, and coordinate groups.

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• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff members, public officials, representatives, and 

other stakeholders and communicate effectively with various audiences (both in writing 

and verbally).

• Ability to prepare informative and accurate reports on program progress.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with 

the agency’s insurance policy.

• Ability to pass a B.C.I. Background Check and Drug Screening.

BENEFITS:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (OPERS)

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

14 Paid Holidays

SALARY RANGE:

$21.18 - $25.42

SCHEDULE:

8-hour shift – Mon – Friday

TO APPLY:

Send cover letter and a resume to: datchison@rosscountyhealth.org. If you have questions 

regarding this position please contact Kim Hardesty, Director at 740 779 9652