100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
Posting Date: May 1, 2026 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled
*All applications received by May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.
This is a Full Time Grant Funded position with benefits.
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Opportunity:
Under general guidance and supervision of the Emergency Planning Supervisor, performs planning functions for Emergency Response for the Utah County Health Department (UCHD). Consults and assists local organizations and agencies with public health preparedness and response to natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health emergencies. Responds appropriately during public health emergencies, including bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks with epidemic or pandemic potential, or other related threats. Incumbents serving in this classification are responsible for recruiting and training medical reserve corps members and emergency management volunteers.
Grade: 725
Starting Pay: $68,515.20 - $78,790.40 Annually
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - may be required to work some occasional nights and weekends
Job Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in a field related to public health such as nursing, biological sciences, community health, health education, emergency management planning, hazard assessment, public administration, or environmental science.
2. Two (2) years of work experience related to emergency management or public health.
3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:
1. Preference may be given to applicants who have completed the following Incident Command System (ICS) online courses:
a. ICS 100: Introduction to Incident Command System
b. ICS 200: Basic ICS for Initial Response
c. ICS 700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System
d. ICS 800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Emergency_Response_Planner_MRC_Coordinator_2633_77e218f21e.pdf for a full job description
Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
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It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.