JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: The Emergency Preparedness Specialist, under general direction and supervision from the GLITEC Director, coordinates plan, organize, and administer Public Health Emergency Preparedness activities, including pre-emergency planning, emergency response activities, and post-emergency functions. In addition, this position coordinates and directs the development of presentations to tribal Leadership, the public, schools, community groups and organizations relevant to Tribal health preparedness planning and response for the Bemidji Area Tribes served by GLITEC, Serves on Incident Management Teams during disasters/emergencies as needed. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Starting up of the Emergency Preparedness Program. Ongoing assistance for tribal communities in the development and strengthening of response plans for major public health emergencies. Communicates and coordinates disaster planning, emergency procedures and operational drills in preparation for emergency situations. Assists in the preparation of a comprehensive response to a broad array of natural and manmade disasters and emergency situations affecting tribal health system. Maintains personnel and emergency resource materials information. Participates in emergency response activities with the Bemidji Area Tribes, hospitals, clinics, state agencies, municipalities, public safety agencies, mutual aid forces and volunteer service agencies in the planning, response, recovery and mitigation of emergencies and disasters. Develops policies and procedures for emergency planning, emergency management training and education, and emergency preparedness activities with GLITEC/GLITC departments and a wide variety of public and private agencies. Represents GLITEC on emergency planning and response committees and forums. Prepares reports related to current and long-range strategic issues and needs relative to emergency preparedness. Develops, prepares, and delivers educational presentations and training to increase awareness of emergency preparedness. May apply for and manage State and Federal Assistance grants for emergency management programs. Coordinates resource and asset management and inventory. Assures emergency preparedness programs meet regulatory standards and GLITEC/GLITC goals. Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned professional and/or support staff. Tracks statewide events and provides follow up with tribal partners as appropriate. Serves as communication lead keeping tribal leadership appraised of statewide events and emerging threats to community health, health services and critical infrastructure in the tribal health system. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds. GLITC is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected. Working within sites or disaster areas where potentially dangerous and unpredictable conditions may exist. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of emergency services management experience with state and or federal emergency management agencies; and Alaska tribes and tribal health organizations; Experience on Incident Management Teams managing disasters and emergencies; Experience coordinating/directing major emergency management programs. Experience managing grants including writing grant applications, managing grant budgets, compiling required grant reports; Experience developing and presenting education and training programs; minimum of two years\' employee supervision experience. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://glitc.bamboohr.com/careers/207 Other: To Apply: See the employment page of our website at www.glitc.org for a GLITC applicati n and complete job description or contact hr@glitc.org. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 472-7207 This job is with a Native American tribal business or is located on tribally owned lands. Laws governing employment may differ from the State of Wisconsin\'s. You may wish to discuss this with the employer before accepting the position.