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Jackson County Health Dept Preparedness & Compliance Specialist in Murphysboro, Illinois
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Jackson County Health Department
Job Description
Job Title: Preparedness and Compliance Specialist
Division: Support Employee: Jamie Moore
Salary Classification: Compliance Specialist
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Director, Preparedness & Response
Approved Date: 2024
Summary: Under general direction, performs planning, development, implementation and evaluation of
activities related to the emergency preparedness and response of Jackson County Health Department.
Supports planning and development of emergency preparedness e?orts among community partners.
The individual may also assist in training others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Emergency Preparedness & Response Duties:
1. Work with local, regional and state partners to develop, maintain and exercise emergency
preparedness and response plans for public health in Jackson County.
2. Provide training on public health emergency preparedness and response plans for health
department sta? and community partners. Participate in training as assigned.
3. Participate in local, regional and state preparedness planning meetings. Facilitate internal and
community meetings regarding public health preparedness planning and training.
4. Work internally, across divisions, to better enable the Department to operate through
emergent situations.
5. Ensure that grant deliverables are met. Meet with Illinois Department of Public Health sta? for
grant progress meetings, report reviews.
6. Implement assigned responsibilities as part of the agencys emergency response for both
exercises and actual responses.
Medical Reserve Corps Duties:
7. Under the general guidance of the MRC Director, coordinate the recruitment, training and
engagement of MRC volunteers.
8. Work internally and with community partners to engage MRC volunteers on projects that align
with the mission of JCHD and Jackson County MRC. Record MRC volunteer hours and report as
needed.
9. Represent Jackson County MRC at community meetings and events.
10. Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities-both exercise and actual
events as assigned.
Other Duties:
11. Handle conflict and confrontation in a firm, professional manner suggestive of solutions.
12. Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations and OSHA safety standards.
13. Incorporate ethical standards of practice into all interactions, including the use of data and
information
14. Interact with diverse populations e?ectively and professionally, regardless of age, cultural,
socioeconomic, educational, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, lifestyle and
physical ability. And respect the cultural, language and religious practices of others.
15. Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development by pursuing continuing
education, participating in professional committees and work groups and contributing to a
work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued.
16. Other duties as required or assigned.
Compliance Specialist
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Qualifications:
Education and Experience -
Requires a bachelors degree (from an accredited college or university) in a health-related,
planning or emergency management related field with a minimum of 9 semester hours of science
and one year of professional work experience in health, planning, emergency preparedness or
related.
Technical:
Requires proficiency in basic computer skills, including e-mail and internet. Prefer knowledge
and skills in the areas of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and database
management (Microsoft Access). Good knowledge of portable document formats is a plus.
o Requires travel by automobile. Valid drivers license, proof of minimum insurance and vehicle
required.
Physical:
o Must be able to move or carry up to 25 lbs.
o Must be able to set up emergency tents and equipment.
Skills and Characteristics:
o Ability to use correct English usage and maintain good written communication skills. Ability
to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
o Must have initiative, strong organization skills and ability to work independently while
managing multiple tasks.
o Meeting facilitation skills and ability to plan and coordinate exercises.
o Ability to make independent judgments and to assist sta? with programmatic issues.
o Knowledge of the psychological and sociological concepts governing individual and group
behavior.
o Demonstrated ability to present and conduct self professionally; a commitment to
confidentiality; and a willingness to work as part of a team. Sound judgment, independent
decision making, problem-solv