MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public safety, emergency management or related fields; plus four years of professional work experience in emergency management or public safety. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (Required within 60 days) AED (Required within 60 days)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Advanced knowledge of public health emergency preparedness and response.
- Expert-level knowledge of infectious diseases, outbreak response, epidemiological practices, and pandemic preparedness and response.
- Expert-level written and oral communications with demonstrated ability to develop written products, both technical and non-technical, for a wide range of audiences.
- Experience in the development, review, revision, maintenance, and operationalization of emergency plans and supporting documents, including experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary planning teams.
- Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
- Practical experience using ICS during real-world emergencies.
- Experience delivering oral presentations to diverse audiences in formal and informal settings.
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive projects and deliverables with excellent attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic, emergency preparedness and response-focused environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, entails walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing stairs, reaching and bending; uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor, digital display and audio-visual instrument. Incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Requires individual to be able to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally (in person or telephone) and in writing. Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license. Generally, works in an office environment yet may be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting including outdoors in all weather conditions. Individual must be able to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends. Fully participate as a required, as a member of the health department emergency response unit. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. |
