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Job Responsibilities Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference. Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Under the general supervision of the Upstate Training & Exercise Director and the general programmatic guidance of the State's Healthcare Preparedness Program Director within Healthcare Quality, serves as the Upstate Hospital Preparedness Program Coordinator for an eleven (11) county service area. Provide support to Area Healthcare Coalition plans development, sustainment, and maintenance through Technical Assistance and Programmatic Review to assure compliance with state and federal program requirements and grant guidelines.

Support Healthcare Coalition grant and financial development, sustainment, and maintenance through Technical Assistance and Programmatic Review. Support community-based healthcare preparedness through outreach, coordination, education, and training. Support community-based healthcare response operations by assisting with the development, maintenance, and sustainment of a deployable asset readiness report.

As directed, satisfactorily completes other duties as may be assigned by Program Manager or Section Director, which may be outside of the service area and which may be local or statewide in scope. Minimum and Additional Requirements Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and experience in emergency planning, operational planning, public health management, or other related work experience. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications A minimum of three (3) years of public health preparedness program and/or hospital preparedness experience, to include: coalition development, grant/budget management, plan and standard operating procedure development, as well as exercise design and evaluation. Recent (within past five (5) years) completion of IS100, 120.c, 130.a, 200, 700, 800; G191; AWR-900, 923-W; and PER 211. All must be completed per agency policy timeline for courses outlined in policy, or within one (1) year of assignment for courses not specifically outlined in agency policy

Additional Comments EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.

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Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) * Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.