City of New York

Job Description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)'s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) was created to promote DOHMH's and NYC's ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. OEPR is responsible for coordinating agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, exercises and training, evaluation of incident response and exercise performance as well as coordinating with community stakeholders, city, state, and federal partners. OEPR envisions a healthy, resilient city in which all New Yorkers are able to achieve and maintain optimal and equitable health outcomes before, during, and after emergencies. OEPR's work recognizes the social inequities that can negatively impact our efforts to maintain and improve the health of New Yorkers during and after a disaster. OEPR works to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its emergency preparedness and response work to ensure the most equitable post-disaster public health outcomes possible.

Check out our project impact stories at: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/emergency-preparedness/what-we-do.page

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

This position will have the following primary duties, but not limited to: Manage the Distribution Planning Group, including one coordinator, creating and maintaining oversight of Group goals, objectives and milestones, and tracking through completion .

• Manage partner warehouse relationship (DCAS), to ensure item (including Pharmaceuticals) maintenance and distribution planning, along with other readiness efforts, are built, maintained, and executed as required
• Oversee the Distribution and item maintenance planning for all Bureau scenarios including: Collaborating with the Planning Group to ensure logistics plans support scenario-based operations, including o Identification and kitting (PIBs, CIBs, Radio carts) of items o Creating distribution plans and processes (routing, truck loading patterns, etc.) and testing those with CHS to - - Ensure understanding, readiness and facilitate enhancements as needed o Tracking and facilitation of testing and replacement of: ? Pharmaceuticals as part of the FDA's SLEP program ? IT Equipment (iPad, laptops, mifis, Radios) as part of a rotation program.
• Lead the build and maintenance of first responder pharmaceutical caches, PHERN ADP, and other pharmaceutical distribution plans related to a large scale, MCM distribution
• Liaise with IT to ensure proper execution of communications equipment maintenance (i.e. iPad updates, system upgrades, etc.), and other general IT requirements
• Build and maintain the e-commerce ordering system to ensure system configurations, processes, updates and other requirements are current and efficient
• Contribute to scenario planning efforts by building and maintaining field logistics resource requests and replenishment processes
• Assist with the development, documentation, and testing of CHEFO ERG/ICS logistics roles, functions, responsibilities and coordination processes; participate in drills and exercises

It is expected that the Logistics Planning Manager will be a key member of the incident command structure during emergency.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Three or more years' experience managing staff in an office setting supporting distribution or logistics operations
• Experience working with a 3PL Warehouse and/or an inventory management system and liaising between the facility and programs
• Strong project/program management skills with experience developing written reports, policy/procedures and executive-level briefings
• Exceptional writing, communications, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in emergency management is preferred.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAR - 06853

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.