Local Emergency Response Coordinator

Job Description:

Local Emergency Response Coordinator

Description

Job Posting Title
Local Emergency Response Coordinator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 3

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
July 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
Up to $61,000, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Stillwater - 1321 W 7th Street

Salary : up to $61,000, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full time

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday

Primary Hours : 8am-5pm

Position Description: The Local Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible forplanning for and responding to natural or man-made incidents or events. Ensures coordination emergency public response service activities at the county and community level, responds to public emergencies, lead the development and maintenance of community level coalitions (Local Emergency Planning Coalition, Mass Immunization/Prophylaxis Strategy (MIPS), Local Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps chapters, Continuity of Operations (COOP), Pandemic Influenza (PanFlu), Care and Feed plans and local Hazard Mitigation Plans as needed or on an annual basis at a minimum. Additionally, the position coordinates with the County Emergency Operations Managers within the administrative regions.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and community partners.
  
• Respond to emergencies, coordinating the CHD response to public health emergencies.
  
• Organize activities related to development and maintenance of county Emergency Response Plans.
  
• Prepare for site visits.
  
• Participate in local preparedness exercises and drills, including organizing and facilitating planning meetings for staff and stakeholder organizations.
  
• Represent the CHD at emergency-management related coalitions.
  
• Maintain local Incident Command System and preparedness-related training records.
  
• Serve as Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator for each county of regional responsibility.
  
• Coordinates trainings, recruitment activities, meetings and response activations.
  
• Maintains local contact list, calling trees, and call down rosters of staff and partner agencies.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science, Communications, or Business-related field plus one year of emergency management experience; or a combination of education and experience; or a master’s degree in public health, planning, community health, emergency management, or closely related field.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding emergency services, disaster response, recovery, and mitigation; planning, development, implementation, and assessment of emergency management programs and response strategies relative to natural and manmade disasters. Ability to: coordinate various emergency preparedness and response activities across organizational lines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; train others in emergency response procedures and develop and conduct simulated drills and exercises; work under considerable pressure and stress in emergency situations; identify and recommend appropriate solutions to problems (decision making); and promote, establish, and maintain effective working relations with others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .