DOC Coordinator

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNITL FILLED.

The position collaborates and cooperates with DOH and other key stakeholders within the State of New Mexico to include the maintenance of Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) and Department Operations Center (DOC) Staffing and Training Plan for the Department of Health¿s Operations Center. This position will maintain Department Operations Call Down Rosters and DOC Staff list to ensure all employee files are up to date, conduct orientation training for Department Operations Center Staff, and assist the DOC should it be activated. This position maintains situational awareness for activities that could affect the likelihood of an incident, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation. The incumbent will display and understand all aspects of technical wring through: Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Operations Plans, and Job Action Sheets. This position communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. In addition, this position will coordinate the Partners in Preparedness Conference that will be held annually.

The DOC Coordinator position in the Bureau of Health Emergency Management works with internal and external partners and emergency response agencies to coordinate and prepare for Department Operations Center responses. Provide outreach to planning partners at the federal, state, tribal, border, and local levels.

State of New Mexico Department of Health, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) as well as internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Experience in emergency management, including working with healthcare providers and facilities in a collaborative effort to accomplish a specific goal is preferred. Willingness to collaborate with other State, local and federal agencies, and vendors in required reporting systems. Willingness to learn command and control functions to ensure operational readiness of the Bureau. Willingness to obtain further training in the Bureau's software platforms and willingness to expand and better the reporting and mass messaging mission of this position by attending both in State and out of state training opportunities. Willingness to become familiar with all areas of the areas that the bureau is responsible in healthcare emergency management.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Must have own mode of transportation. Incumbent may be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.