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Wake County · 1 day ago

Disaster Preparedness Consultant

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $83K/yr

3+ years exp

Wake County is seeking a Disaster Preparedness Consultant to enhance public health preparedness and emergency response efforts. The role involves providing strategic guidance, conducting training programs, and collaborating with various agencies to protect the health of Wake County residents during disasters.

GovernmentHealth CareLaw EnforcementOffice Administration

Responsibilities

Providing technical guidance and assistance to develop, improve, and expand disaster preparedness

Creating, executing, and evaluating training and exercise programs including the use of Tabletop, Functional, and Full Scale Exercises to test and improve new and existing plans and procedures

Conducting research, including literature review and offsite visits to ensure that emergency preparedness best practices are undertaken

Serving on internal and external committees/workgroups to further develop preparedness in the county in accordance with best practices

Coordinating management of emergency response equipment and supplies

This position participates in Wake County emergency preparedness and response activities and is expected to respond in the event of an emergency. This position will experience temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours during an emergency, or in preparation for an emergency

Qualification

Emergency PlanningPublic Health EducationTraining DevelopmentFEMA CertificationsMeeting FacilitationVirtual InstructionDetail OrientedIndependent Work