Public Health Planning and Preparedness Manager

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary: 

This position oversees the activities in the Public Health Planning, Promotion, and Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) section ensuring a coordinated federal, state, and local alignment if applicable for public health planning, preparedness, and promotion to improve health outcomes. Responsible for developing, exercising, and communicating community health plans and response plans with stakeholders in the community. Manages the health department's capacity to respond to community health concerns with emergencies as identified in community health assessments and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Work plan. Aligning plans to optimize efficiencies and improve public health outcomes. 

Starting Wage Range: $73,632 - $79,580 annual salary
Future Earning Potential: up to $94,660 annual salary 

Excellent Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have $0 premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 
 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. Manages the Health Educator and Public Information Officer activities. 
2. Determines and conducts health assessments, plans and promotes activities that improve health outcomes, and implements policies and procedures to address health risks and threats. 
3. Develops and coordinates procedures, drills, and exercises for community health outreach/education to test public health's capability to response to disasters, pursuant to federal guidelines, goals and objectives. 
4. Assures that all health department staff, providers and volunteers are training appropriately as it relates to emergency response situations. Serve as the coordinator and administrator of the Michigan Volunteer Registry.
5. Manages communication activities to provide health education for emergent and non-emergent health risks to improve health outcomes and minimize health risks. Identifies the use of innovative and new technology as appropriate to assist with communication activities. 
6. Provides guidance and develops plans to recommend to the Health Officer and Medical Director related to emergency preparedness hazards and events.
7. Responsible for maintaining compliance of requirements for exercise manuals, situation reports, and after action reports in emergency responses per the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Work plan.
8. Ensures the coordination of the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement plan are completed and evaluated on a regular basis. Works with the epidemiologist to analyze and interpret the data to develop strategic goals and objectives. Confirms steps to implement portions of the community health improvement plan are integrated into the public health program strategic plans.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field. 
• Five (5) years of Public Health experience. 
• Five (5) years of Planning and Promotion experience in Health Education or Emergency Preparedness. 

Preferred Education: 

• Master's Degree in Public Health.