Public Health Emergency Canvassing Operations Planner [Job]

A friend just forwarded me a great job opportunity in emergency health planning with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. They are looking for Post-Emergency Canvassing Operation (PECO) Planner that has both health planning, management and data/tech skills.

This job is at the forefront public health emergency preparedness and I would encourage anyone who wants to be at the cutting edge of data in public health to apply for this position.  

Job Description

PECO Planner (Job ID: 191046) 

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), an agency recognized worldwide for being a leader in public health and at the forefront of cutting-edge public health emergency planning initiatives, seeks a dynamic professional with excellent writing, project management, and facilitation skills, to serve as a PECO Planner within the Agency’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR), Post Emergency Canvassing Operations project. The selected candidate will develop and maintain the operational plans relevant to the Post Emergency Canvassing Operations (PECO). 

The Post-Emergency Canvassing Operation (PECO) project will be a process initiated after the impact from an event, depleting electric power, and/or heat, and/or water to over 5,000 households, lasting at least, or anticipated to occur for more than 48 hours. Such events can be the result from, but not limited to, heat waves, coastal storms, localized earthquakes, and water main breaks. The canvassing is an operation meant to rapidly survey newly vulnerable populations to determine critical needs such as water, food, power, and medical care. These needs will be referred to appropriate partners and the services the City provides post-emergency to individuals who are unable or who have difficulty, because of their disability, to access services that the City will coordinate. This canvassing operation is targeted at those who did not evacuate and may need assistance to maintain their independence in a post-disaster scenario. 

This candidate should be able to: 

• Coordinate with city agencies’ leadership to resolve policy issues regarding the canvassing of NYC residents, such as privacy, security, and language issues. 
• Collect large quantities of data from disparate sources and perspectives and develop written reports, protocols, and process documents. 
• Coordinate and request information from subject matter experts and city agencies. 
• Serve as a liaison with city agencies on the development of planning materials related to PECO program. 
• Coordinate with DOHMH’s Community Resilience Unit to create plan components that leverage capabilities of non-profit and community-based organizations to determine how they can best integrate with PECO . 
• Conduct data analysis and research on best practices utilized in NYC canvassing efforts. 
• Develop several operations tools, including operational checklists and job action sheets. 
• Maintain testing/evaluation plans and associated corrective actions to ensure that plans continue to be viable, effective, and fulfill the needs of NYC 
• Coordinate and oversee PECO Program plan contract deliverables with consultants and vendors.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of full-time professional satisfactory experience acquired within the last fifteen years, in a health services setting such as a laboratory, hospital, or other patient care facility, or in a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial capacity, consisting of managerial experience clearly demonstrating the ability to perform difficult and responsible managerial work, requiring independent decision-making concerning program management, planning, allocation of resources, and the scheduling and assignment of work 

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis that each 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college in hospital administration, public health, public administration, business administration, management or administration can be substituted for one year of non-managerial experience up to a maximum of 60 semester credits for two years. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and 18 months of managerial experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience conducting emergency preparedness planning and implementation within an Incident Command System environment 
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills 
• Be able to coordinate a large number of projects simultaneously under pressure with very tight deadlines 
• Strong writing skills and presentation skills 
• Experience working with New York City Agencies is preferred.

2 EM Jobs and 1 EM Internship For You!

In the last two days I have received several entry-ish level job opportunities to list.  They are great opportunities in NYC with two great organizations: 1) Mount Sinai Hospital and 2) JetBlue.  Here they are:

1)  Administrative Manager for Emergency Management, Mount Sinai Hospital 

If selected for this opportunity you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the development, implementation and oversight of new preparedness initiatives and programs for Mount Sinai Health System 
• Conducting research and analysis of guidance and policies to assist in preparedness efforts
• Assuring regional responsibilities are fulfilled with regard to coordination of preparedness initiatives and / or event responses
• Collaborating with multiple service lines and departments within Hospital Operations including, but not limited to, clinical leadership, Hospital Administration, Safety, Security, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing and Purchasing
• Serving as the Senior Project Officer to oversee the development of deliverables, policies, and guidelines for NIMS/HEICS compliance and NYDOHHMH deliverables
• Developing and providing training, and conducting drills and exercises consistent with HSEEP methodologies to ensure readiness and improve response

To qualify you must have the following:

• Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Hospital Administration or related topic preferred
• Three years Hospital-based Emergency Management experience

To apply and for full details, visit Mt. Sinai Careers (Job #: 54803)

2) Analyst - Emergency Response, JetBlue (Closes 2/4)

The Analyst manages, revises and tests the validity and integrity of JetBlue Airways Corporate and Local Emergency Response Plans, and builds and maintains relationships with key internal and external Emergency Response (ER) teams and partners.  The Analyst revises and audits JetBlue’s Emergency Operations Manual and Deployment Kits and creates and maintains Emergency Response (ER) deployment tools, resources, and software programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations Manual (EOM) Maintenance - Reviews EOM for necessary corrections and updates,  reviews checklists for accuracy and suggests enhancements to current documents
• Emergency Response Member Team Management – Manages member information database; maintenance, training and regular testing of emergency notification tool; develops, trains, and manages Initial and Recurrent Emergency Response training programs
• Emergency Exercise Manager - Creates, activates and reviews effectiveness of companywide and station exercises, tests and drills, which may include full scale exercises, functional exercises, tabletop exercises, manifest drills and/or notification drills
• Emergency Command Center (ECC) Management - Facilitates quarterly ECC maintenance checks, communicates problem areas with the appropriate departments, ensures that operational integrity of the room and acts as the point person for ECC operational concerns
• Go Team Supplies Management - Perform maintenance checks of the emergency supplies and equipment in the Go Team Kits to ensure status-ready condition
• Emergency Response Liaison (ERL) Program Management - Communicates with ERLs in each city regarding station activities and trainings; creates and maintains training program for station preparedness and response; acts as Emergency Response point person for station leadership and ER Liaisons
• Webpage Management - Maintains Emergency Response and ERL intranet sites by adding current information and maintaining information on exercises, deployments, ER programs, training materials and other resources
• Station Audit/Opening Support - Researches demographics and challenges that may impact JetBlue’s response in the event of an emergency in that area (i.e. language barrier, cultural differences, legal restrictions, and unfamiliar government agencies) and proposes proactive solutions to the challenges; audit local Emergency Response Plans and participate in station emergency exercises, as needed; visit with airport authorities and review plans
• Relationship Building - Formulates strong working relationships with JetBlue Leadership, ER Team Members, and ER Liaisons and  other Emergency Response professionals, including other airlines, governments, airports, state emergency management groups other methods of transportation etc
• Supports Crewmembers in Crisis - Participates in rotating on-call coverage to link Crewmembers and Crewleaders to appropriate support resources i.e. Employee Assistance Program, JetBlue Crewmember Crisis Fund, People Resources, BlueBenefits, Anti-Drug and Alcohol, etc. after hours; provide logistical support for major events that impact a large number of Crewmembers
• Creates, implements, and manages ad-hoc projects as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
• Ability to work independently and plan work schedule accordingly to upcoming events
• Available for occasional travel (20%)
• Must be in possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Aviation or Emergency Management preferred, or One (1) to three (3) years of experience in the Emergency Response field
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Emergency Program Management experience
• Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis/emergencies
• Positive attitude, self-motivated and ability to adapt to a demanding environment

To apply and for full details, visit JetBlue Careers (Job #: 27694). Applications should be submitted by February 4, 2015.

3) Intern, Business Continuity & Emergency Response, JetBlue (Closes 2/6)

JetBlue Airways’ Business Continuity & Emergency Response Department will have one vacant position for a full-time, paid internship this summer (2015) in New York City. The College Crew Internship position is posted online. This position is listed under Operations, and it explains that each candidate may apply to one of several operational departments.

Responsibilities for Business Continuity & Emergency Response Intern

Responsible for planning for and responding to any major business disruption event, including aircraft accidents, weather events, and other corporate crises. Our department manages, trains, and drills corporate Emergency Response teams, including the Emergency Command Center, Go Team, and Crisis Management Team.

In addition to pay, this internship includes JetBlue flight benefits. We are seeking a qualified undergraduate upperclassman, recent graduate, or graduate student to help support our team’s mission.

To apply and for full details, visit JetBlue Careers (Job #: 27523).  Candidates should express interest in our specific department in their resume and/or cover letter. Applications should be submitted by February 6, 2015.

UN OCHA Job and Internships

In the past few days, I have received information on a great job opportunity as well as several internships at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).  OCHA is the primary UN agency responsible for coordinating humanitarian relief efforts in a disaster.  

In recent years, there has been on a huge push to transform operations, so these positions have the potential to be very impactful.  I have also seen the work of the interns and they get a lot of visibility within the humanitarian community.  

Humanitarian Affairs Officer (P-3) (NYC)

Full Job Description

“Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer - Policy Innovation and Analysis (PAIS) will be responsible for the following duties: Supports the development of policy related to humanitarian action, with a focus on innovation and emerging trends, and prepares or contributes to the preparation of policy positions for OCHA on these issues. Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues with a focus on innovation and emerging trends in humanitarian response. Organizes preparatory and follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support analysis, policy development work and decision-making on important issues. Assists in the development, preparation and implementation of humanitarian policy events. Establishes and maintains contacts with other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, think-tanks and academic institutions, and private sector companies, and build networks of subject matter experts around emerging issues. Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, including editing and publication management e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues; keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, donors, private sector actors, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues. Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance. Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters. Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff. Performs other duties as required.”

UN OCHA Internships (Geneva)

“If you are in the last year of your Bachelors, enrolled in your Masters/PhD, or within one year of having completed a Masters/PhD, and are interested, do apply. Otherwise, if you know someone who does qualify, kindly encourage them to apply.

Do not be discouraged by the job titles, the fine details of the job description or the burdensome online application process. The job descriptions are relatively general so we have a lot of room to modify the actual work.....and hopefully have more fun than the bland narrative may imply.

My past interns have had a lot of fun and do some interesting projects. A couple recent examples include an animation for the Humanitarian.ID project (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1jvwaLl8ds) and some in production lego-based stop-motion movies! Of course, we also do some more serious, research-based work and arrange for it to be shared publicly - like the Hashtag Standards for Emergencies.”

1) Volunteer & Technical Community and Digital Humanitarian Network (Opening 38842)

2) Internship-Innovative Info-graphics Creation (Opening 38844)

3) Technology and Humanitarian Affairs (Opening 38845)

4) Mobile Developer and Mobile Strategy Design (Opening 38823)

5) Information Management (Humanitarian Data Scientist)  (Opening 38838)