About the Role
OEPR's work focuses on promoting and protecting public health through emergency preparedness and response, with a commitment to addressing social inequities and applying a social justice and racial equity lens to its work. Employees are expected to align their efforts with combating systemic injustices and working towards equitable post-disaster public health outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational support to the Logistics Planning Manager in developing, executing, and refining logistical and distribution plans for assigned programs.
- Assist in developing and enhancing plans for local fulfillment of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other assets for Public Health Emergency response.
- Coordinate inventory control for a low-turn stockpile by maintaining accurate warehouse management system (WMS) records.
- Coordinate order fulfillment activities via WMS, including order intake, processing, and dispatch.
- Support the development, maintenance, and delivery of procedures and job aids for warehouse and command-level staff.
- Coordinate equipment lifecycle activities, including storage, maintenance, kitting, and deployment planning for communication assets.
- Coordinate the deployment, tracking, and replenishment of field logistics assets.
- Monitor and track expenses for supplies, labor, and transportation.
- Support and participate in drills and exercises designed to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
- Support the planning and facilitation of training sessions for agency staff.
- Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
- Serve as a key member of the incident command structure during emergencies.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public health, disaster management, emergency preparedness/administration, public administration, or related field and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following area(s): emergency preparedness planning/management, emergency medical services, fire or public safety, law enforcement, homeland security, public health, mental health, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related specialized area.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described above.
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
- All candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described above.
Skills
- Supply chain, logistics or distribution operations experience.
- Management of item receipt, storage & distribution.
- Inventory control.
- Customer service (i.e. intake of internal/external requests for supply).
- Transportation.
- Supply chain improvement.
- Experience working with a third-party logistics (3PL) Warehouse and liaising between the facility and programs.
- Experience working with an inventory management system, preferably a warehouse management system.
- Project management and process improvement experience.
- Exceptional writing, communications and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of U.S. pharmaceutical and medical device regulations helpful.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working in emergency management is preferred.
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year of professional experience
- 2+ years of professional experience
Education Level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 to $90,000
- USD 74318 - USD 87813
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan
- Tax-deferred savings program
- Robust Worksite Wellness Program
About the Company
- Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.
- Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.
- We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.
- As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Equal Opportunity
- The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.
- The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
