Missouri and Illinois combined will receive nearly $19.8 million in federal grants this month to improve hospital preparedness and emergency response.
SUGAR CREEK, Mo. -- Thick smoke filled the air near the BP refinery in Sugar Creek on Saturday morning after three tanker cars exploded overnight.
Job Openings
CONTRACT PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNER
*Experience in public health emergency planning, preparedness and response desired.
DUTIES: Performs professional public health planning work related to plan preparation, research, efficacy and implementation for assigned counties in Southwest Missouri. Planning efforts to include environmental health, community health, bioterrorism and emergency response planning, preparation and exercising. This position will also serve as a community liaison with multiple regional partners.
REQUIRES: A Bachelor’s Degree in public health, biology, microbiology, environmental science, or related science field; or in a field related to the planning, development and organization of community resources to attain public health goals plus four years professional experience in public health, planning, and analysis applicable to public health programs with a strong background and understanding of environmental health, bioterrorism, epidemiology, planning, data analysis and report writing. A related Master’s degree can replace up to one year of experience.
SALARY: $18.28 per hour.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Search Committee will consider all applications/resumes received by July 30, 2010; however, applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
NOTE: To receive credit for college education, you must submit your college transcript with your application. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein. Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity, per Merit Rule 5.8.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing required.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
840 Boonville Avenue, P.O. Box 8368 Springfield, Missouri 65801-8368
phone: (417) 864-1607 fax: (417) 864-1186 job hotline: (417) 864-1606
homepage: www.springfieldmo.gov e-mail: employment@springfieldmo.gov
If you would like to post a job opening; please email details to mepa@momepa.org.
