Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Preparedness Coordinator. In this position you will be responsible for coordination, oversight, and documentation of Yamhill County Public Health’s preparedness plans, emergency response plans, training, exercises, and drills. You will work in close collaboration and coordination with health services administration and management, Yamhill County Emergency Management, and state, county, municipal, school, universities, community colleges, business, and other emergency planners. Provides coordination of Medical Reserve Corps Unit. The position requires high standards of confidentiality and appropriate information management.

This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work with some on-site requirements.

The Benefits:
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits effective the first year of employment:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $53.94/month for current plan year. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader) (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Public Health, Emergency Operations, Fire Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Health, or related field is required.
• A master’s degree in Public Health or related field is preferred.
• One year of experience working with a community services organization is also preferred.
• Any satisfactory combination of education and experience may substitute for the above.
• Position requires the ability to perform work using initiative and independent judgment and use resourcefulness and tact with both internal and external clients.
• Bi-lingual and bi-cultural proficiency in interpreting and translating in Spanish language is preferred.
• Will be required to complete ICS level 300 and 400 training within 6 months of hire and complete PHAB training within one year of hire.
• A license to drive in the state of Oregon is required in addition to an acceptable driving record. May be subject to successful completion of a background check.

The Candidate:
Do you possess excellent leadership, teamwork, and communication skills and proficiency in computer use including basic office software, Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher, PowerPoint, or equivalent? We are looking for an individual whose skill set includes community mobilization, social marketing, grant writing and implementation, experience in emergency preparedness, health assessment, quality management, and ICS/NIMS general-level training. If this sounds like you, then please apply today to join our team!

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and
Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at employment@co.yamhill.or.us.

Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here (Download PDF reader). (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4149 or via email at employment@yamhillcounty.gov.

Status of your application
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,113.27 - $6,595.24 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• McMinnville, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person