Public Health Specialist II - Limited Service

at State of Vermont in Saint Albans, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The role of the St Albans District Office Emergency Preparedness Public Health Specialist is to increase local capacity to effectively plan and respond to public health emergency events in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. 

The person selected for this position will:

• Train and coach District Office staff on emergency preparedness and response.
• Work with our region's hospital and first responders to plan exercises and improve emergency response systems. 
• Support the Northwestern Vermont Medical Reserve Corps Unit to keep the volunteer program active, relevant and growing. 
• Promote resilience in systems, communities and individuals during non-emergency times.
• Translate state guidance into practical local actions that meet community needs while assessing and addressing regional health disparities.
• Build partnerships with community groups and stakeholders to improve local readiness.

As part of the Vermont Department of Health, the St Albans District Office is one of 12 local health offices in Vermont. We are a motivated and hard-working team of community-minded professionals. We believe all Vermonters should have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy and live in healthy communities. Located in downtown St Albans, we strive to offer a supportive, engaging, and healthy workplace to our employees. The schedule for this position allows for up to two days per week of teleworking, involves some evening and weekend activities, and occasional travel to meetings in other parts of Vermont as needed.

Women and individuals from underserved communities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters. The Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values. The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.  

TELEWORK 
State of Vermont telework policy requires at least three days a week working in the office. The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work.  Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance. 
 

MISSION - Promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies. 

VISION - All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being.    

VALUES 

• Equity: We aim to center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression in our programs and policies, our approach to collaboration, and how we build and nurture our workforce.      
• Collaboration: We engage with staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions.  
• Inclusion: We support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued, trusted, and able to be their authentic selves.  
• Harmony: We endorse a balanced, thoughtful, and intentional work environment that allows employees to care for themselves, their families, and the people they serve. 
• Data: We strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in the collection, analysis, sharing and use of data.
• Environmental Factors

  Duties are performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. Stress may be anticipated in dealing with emotional situations involving application of programs, especially in dealing with families and in the allocation of program resources.