<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!</p> <p>Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity</p> <p>Under the general supervision of the Operations Section Director of the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response, serve as the State Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) Manager to provide programmatic oversight of the South Carolina MEPS program and provide programmatic guidance to subordinate MEPS Coordinators representing the state's geographic areas.</p> <p>Lead the overall coordination of the State's MEPS program, to include:</p> <ul> <li>Providing support and expertise in MEPS development, sustainment, and logistics. </li><li>Developing and sustaining MEPS plans, annexes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). </li><li>Developing MEPS-specific training within the Agency. </li><li>Serving as liaison for MEPS among sheltering workgroups, committees, coalitions, etc. </li><li>Promulgate plans and SOPs related to MEPS functions among agency staff, State Emergency Response Team (SERT) partner agencies, and emergency managers. </li><li>Providing guidance to subordinate MEPS Coordinators regarding above referenced activities. </li></ul> <p>Guide and assist partners and stakeholders in establishing new MEPS locations to meet the needs of MEPS customers by working with new and existing partners.</p> <p>In close coordination with Training, Exercise, and Engagement staff, develop MEPS Tabletop, Functional, and Full-scale exercises.</p> <p>Meet regularly with program partners, internally and externally, to ensure timeliness and fidelity of contracts, memoranda of understanding/agreement, or similar to ensure the agency's ability to respond to events requiring MEPS activation.</p> <p>As directed, satisfactorily completes other duties as may be assigned by Section or Bureau Director, which may be outside of the MEPS area and which may be local or statewide in scope.</p> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.</p> <p>Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.</p> <p>Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in emergency planning, operational planning, health and human service delivery, or other related duties. Recent (within past 5 years) completion of IS100, 200, 700, 800; IS/G300, G108; and G418. All must be completed per agency policy timeline for courses outlined in policy, or within one year of assignment for courses not specifically outlined in agency policy.</p> <p>Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.</p> <p>Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Certified Emergency Manager International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) or South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager (SCCEM) is preferred but not required to effectively carry out the duties of the position.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.</p> <p>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.</p> <p>STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.</p> <p>DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>15 days Sick Leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>13 Paid Holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Parental Leave</p> </li><li> <p>Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefit choices *</p> </li><li> <p>State Retirement Plan (SCRS)</p> </li><li> <p>State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)</p> </li><li> <p>Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.</p> </li></ul> <p>HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.</p>