Job Posting Title

Local Emergency Response Coordinator

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 3

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

July 21, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Up to $61,000, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Stillwater – 1321 W 7th Street

Salary: up to $61,000, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8am-5pm

 

Position Description:  The Local Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible for planning for and responding to natural or man-made incidents or events.  Ensures coordination emergency public response service activities at the county and community level, responds to public emergencies, lead the development and maintenance of community level coalitions (Local Emergency Planning Coalition, Mass Immunization/Prophylaxis Strategy (MIPS), Local Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps chapters, Continuity of Operations (COOP), Pandemic Influenza (PanFlu), Care and Feed plans and local Hazard Mitigation Plans as needed or on an annual basis at a minimum. Additionally, the position coordinates with the County Emergency Operations Managers within the administrative regions.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and community partners.

• Respond to emergencies, coordinating the CHD response to public health emergencies.

• Organize activities related to development and maintenance of county Emergency Response Plans.

• Prepare for site visits.

• Participate in local preparedness exercises and drills, including organizing and facilitating planning meetings for staff and stakeholder organizations.

• Represent the CHD at emergency-management related coalitions.

• Maintain local Incident Command System and preparedness-related training records.

• Serve as Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator for each county of regional responsibility.

• Coordinates trainings, recruitment activities, meetings and response activations.

• Maintains local contact list, calling trees, and c