Planning & Response Planner 2 (PN 20013829)

Planner 2

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

 

The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies. We oversee federal funding related to public health and hospital funding to ensure preparedness and readiness for response. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.

 

What You'll Do:

*This position is office‑based and is not considered a field role. While the primary duties are performed in an on‑site office environment, the position does involve some travel.*

• Conduct statewide planning and assessment activities to strengthen public health and medical emergency preparedness.
• Develop, update, and maintain emergency response, operations, logistics, and fatality management plans.
• Collaborate with federal, state, regional, and local preparedness partners, including hospitals, healthcare coalitions, and emergency management agencies.
• Provide technical assistance to healthcare and public health stakeholders on all‑hazards planning.
• Support Department Operations Center (DOC) readiness, including staffing during emergencies as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities, including after‑action reviews, improvement plans, and exercise evaluations.
• Prepare reports, grants, contracts, and program materials; respond to information requests.
• Participate in and deliver preparedness‑related training, meetings, exercises, and advisory boards.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration); AND

• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies; AND

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; AND

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting; AND

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication. 
  
  -Or 

 

• 6 mos. exp. as Planner 1, 85311, in assigned program area. 
  
  -Or 

 

• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 
   

   

Job Skills: Emergency Management

Technical Skills: Program Management, Planning and Development

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning

Additional Qualifications: 

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: 

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in one or more of the following: risk management, emergency management, public administration, business administration or public health

• Experience in emergency preparedness, response and recovery operations for all types of events

• Experience developing plans, tools, response documents, and technical reports

• Experience in operational/strategic planning, program management, or project management

• Experience developing/writing protocols and procedures

• Experience working with federal, state and/or local response agencies, or non-governmental organizations 

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and information from studies, investigations, or reports

• Experience conducting research to collate/gather information

• Experience with spreadsheets, and presentation programs

• Experience presenting and/or public speaking

• Experience working collaboratively in a team as the lead and as a contributor

• Experience working with grants and contracts  

 

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
 

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 30, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($25.77 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($26.76) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.  

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:

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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.