Emergency Preparedness Planner

Posting Date

10/20/25

Application Deadline

10/25/25

Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range: $66,000 - $79,750 annually
Full Pay Range: $66,000 - $93,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Maricopa County is seeking a dedicated Emergency Preparedness Planner who is enthusiastic about a professional and thorough response to public health emergencies. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and ability to adapt can be utilized to their full potential, apply to join our team

As an Emergency Preparedness Planner, you will develop and implement emergency plans, procedures, programs, and projects to respond to, mitigate, and recover from public health emergencies. These efforts include ongoing emergency response, distribution of medical countermeasures, continuity of operations, medical surge, logistics, and other associated processes. In this position, you may lead workgroups for planning, ongoing capabilities and response assessments, and updating of existing plans, strategies, and training programs.

• The position is a contract status position

• Expiration of contract is 12/31/2026

About the Department of Public Health

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S. MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with teleworking opportunities

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, public administration, business, or a related field

• Two years of experience writing emergency operations/response plans and coordinating or participating in emergency response operations in a collaborative team environment 

Other Requirements

• Must have completed or be able to complete within six (6) months of hire, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System Courses IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a, and IS-800.b 

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

We Also Value

• Master's degree in public health, emergency management, public administration, business, or a related field

• Completion of FEMA's Professional Development and Advanced Professional Series curriculums

• One year of experience in program and project management/leadership

Job Contributions

• Develop, implement, update, and maintain Maricopa County Department of Public Health plans, including Department Operations Center, Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Mass Prophylaxis, Healthcare Community, Fatality Management, Resource Management, Medical and Non-Medical Intervention, and Volunteer Management programs

• Evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response plans and develop and implement strategies to improve plans and identify hazard vulnerabilities and gaps in existing capacities and capabilities

• Establish working relationships with partners and community stakeholders to collaborate on strategic planning initiatives

• Coordinate the implementation of Mutual Aide agreements or other contractual agreements and incorporate them into response plans, field operating guides, or standard operating procedures

• Lead, plan, train, and participate in emergency response utilizing the principles of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) 

• Develop and maintain inventory databases for emergency response supplies and equipment for asset issuance, transportation, delivery, and return 

• Maintain situational awareness and coordinate or implement planning, operations, logistics, resources, and strategies of the Department Operations Center

• Develop, document, and provide training on pandemic and disaster-related topics, including equipment operation to teams, regions, state and local authorities, partners, and stakeholders

• Perform as Planning, Operations, or Logistics Section Chief, or other roles as assigned during activation of the Department Operations Center

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• May be subject to working non-standard hours or days based on need. Position shares responsibility of an on-call rotation with other staff to provide 24-hour/day, 7-day/week duty officer coverage

• Requires travel within or outside the state for training, exercises, and events, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles on County business and out-of-state travel. Must be able to sit/stand for long periods, and push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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