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