THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION POSTING DATE: 08/21/2025 SALARY RANGE: $64,427.00 - $110,756.00 ANNUALLY Get to Know Us00 Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here:
JOB SUMMARY The Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Coordinator is a key member of the Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining emergency response plans that support the rapid distribution of life-saving medicines and medical supplies during large-scale public health emergencies. This role involves creating and updating comprehensive plans, standard operating procedures, and facilitating trainings, as well as designing and conducting exercises to evaluate readiness. The MCM Coordinator also plays a vital role in building and sustaining partnerships with both public and private sector partners to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities for public health threats.
ESSENTIOAL FUNCTIONS - Reviewing guidance from the CDC and Maryland Department of Health to ensure compliance with medical countermeasure (MCM) distribution and dispensing protocols
- Updating the Baltimore City Health Department's emergency plans to enhance readiness for large public health emergencies
- Revising the City's Medical Countermeasure Plan based on lessons learned and alignment with state and federal guidance
- Participating in state and regional workgroups and meetings focused on public health preparedness and response, and MCM planning
- Developing training materials and tools to support MCM planning and response activities; delivering regular training to BCHD staff and partners• Providing presentations and workshops to internal and external stakeholders; sharing program information with community groups and partner agencies
- Designing and conducting drills and exercises to test BCHD's mass dispensing plans
- Supporting public health emergency responses in Baltimore City as they occur, including after hours, and representing BCHD in collaborating with external partners
- Managing program equipment and maintaining inventory in support of the City's Medical Countermeasure Plan
- Writing After Action Reports for exercise and real-world responses and assisting with implementing corrective actions
- Contributing to emergency preparedness projects, all-hazards planning, trainings, exercises, community outreach, and duties as assigned by the OPHPR Director
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
AND EXPERIENCE: Have four (4) years of experience coordinating, monitoring and processing cases involving the provision of health, social, vocational or rehabilitation services to clients including two years of experience supervising subordinate staff or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Master's degree in public health, emergency management, emergency services, health administration, public administration or closely related field. Completed FEMA's Incident Command System training at the 100, 200, 300, and 400 levels. Previous public health or emergency planning work experience preferred
OR EQUIVALENCIES NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience
**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than
12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.
NOTES: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some grant-funded positions in this class may be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some grant-funded positions in this class may be required to possess at the time of hiring a valid Maryland Class C Commercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management and maintain same as a condition of continued employment.
Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some grant-funded positions in this class may be required to possess and maintain, in addition to fluency in English, fluency in reading, writing, speaking and translating English into a non-English language as a condition of continued employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Background Check Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some grant-funded positions in this class may be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Probation All candidates, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
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