Deputy Director, Office Of Readiness And Response

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Augusta, ME, US
Base: $68,993.59 - $97,635.20; bonus/equity: not s...
24/7 on-call availability for emergencies
Incident command system (ics) leadership
Developing public health emergency plans
The Deputy Director serves as the primary lead for all-hazard public health emergency activities including natural disasters, pandemics, and bioterrorism threats

Job Summary

  • The Deputy Director serves as the primary lead for all-hazard public health emergency activities including natural disasters, pandemics, and bioterrorism threats.
  • This role requires developing and maintaining the Public Health Emergency Operations Plan while acting as a key liaison between the CDC and local communities.
  • The position offers a competitive total compensation package including significant health insurance premiums paid by the state and six weeks of fully paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The Deputy Director serves as the primary lead for all-hazard public health emergency activities including natural disasters, pandemics, and bioterrorism threats.

Salary

Base: $68,993.59 - $97,635.20; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State pays 85%-100% of employee-only health premiums plus dental and retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies
  • Incident Command System (ICS) leadership
  • Developing public health emergency plans
  • Coordinating multi-agency response exercises
  • Managing federal and state grant activities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Maine governmental structures
  • Strong stakeholder liaison skills
  • Ability to work under high-stress conditions
  • Knowledge of bioterrorism threat response
  • Volunteer recruitment and training experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field
  • Minimum 4 years professional experience in emergency preparedness
  • Minimum 2 years supervisory or administrative capacity
  • FEMA NIMS/ICS training completion levels 100-800 preferred
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Work Rights

Not specified

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