Emergency Preparedness Community Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 2) 24 month Limited Duration

Initial Posting Date:

08/28/2025

Application Deadline:

09/10/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Emergency Preparedness Community Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 2) 24 month Limited Duration

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Emergency Preparedness Community Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 2) 24-month Limited Duration Opportunity

This position may have the opportunity to become permanent pending future budget modifications.

The Emergency Preparedness Community Coordinator will support statewide behavioral health emergency preparedness and response efforts in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Community Mental Health Programs (CMHPs), and community partners. In this position, you will coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and deployment; organize a Psychological First Aid (PFA) training program; and support the development and execution of disaster behavioral health plans that align with Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) standards.

You will work closely with Behavioral Health Division leadership and the Behavioral Health Emergency Planner, and will play a critical role in building readiness, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring behavioral health systems remain operational and equitable during emergencies. You will perform the following key responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain a diverse pool of volunteers for behavioral health emergency response.
• Implement training programs in crisis counseling, PFA, and disaster behavioral health, including planning drills and exercises.
• Coordinate with CMHPs and community partners to develop and test statewide and local emergency response plans.
• Comply with OHA protocols, trauma-informed care principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support the facilitation of cross-agency communication, community assessments, and post-event debriefings.
• Maintain program documentation, performance data, and reports to support continuous improvement.

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If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

EXAMPLE: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identif