Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Coordinator

Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Coordinator

Salary

$82,992.00 - $112,278.40 Annually

Location

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2026-0137

Division

Disease Prevention & Management

Program

DPM - Public Health Emergencies

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

Are you an experienced, high-performing professional with a strong background in large-scale operations and coordination? Are you looking for a position that will allow you to utilize your skills in leading, directing, and collaborating on activities? If this sounds like the position for you, we invite you to apply to join our team as the Medical Countermeasures & Cities Readiness Coordinator. This position is Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE) within the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response program.

The Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Coordinator supports efforts to coordinate department and community plans, procedures, and large-scale operations to quickly distribute and dispense emergency medications to residents. This position will report directly to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Manager and work closely with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery staff.

Based on our internal compensation review process, the starting hourly wage for this position is $39.90 -$42.72. We make decisions on higher starting salaries based on experience, education, and qualifications.

The full salary range for this position is $39.90- $53.98 per hour. This position also includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life), retirement plan options, generous leave accruals, annual cost of living salary increases, employee programs, and more. Visit our benefits webpage to learn more.

This is an advanced professional classification that is responsible for developing and gaining support for prevention strategies, policies, and systems as they relate to high-visibility and high-impact community health promotion activities. Work includes providing expertise to government agencies, community organizations and coalitions, internal and external partners, and leading and representing the Department in regional, state, and federal initiatives. This position may also serve in a lead capacity, directing and reviewing work of other staff within the program.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is the fourth level of the Health Promotion Coordinator (HPC) series. An employee assigned to this classification works independently with minimal direction from their supervisor. The HPC III serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in assigned program areas and provides consultation to staff, outside partners, and the public. This role may lead the work of other HPCs and volunteers in assigned programs.

Position Series

• Health Promotion Technician
• Health Promotion Coordinator I
• Health Promotion Coordinator II
• Health Promotion Coordinator III

Career Path Options

Options to continue your career at the Health Department depend on your interest, education, and training. Possibilities beyond the position series include:

• Supervisor
• Project Manager
• Program Manager I, II

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership, consultation, and expertise to directors, managers, other staff, and community partners to facilitate community health promotion programs, policies, curricula, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Builds strong community relationships to facilitate support for county, regional, and state level community health promotion efforts.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic direction and tactical work plans. Develops, coordinates, and monitors community plans detailing objectives, tactics, timeframes, and budget requirements for various health programs and projects using evaluation and quality improvement tools.
• Develops and presents reports, proposals, and presentations to Department leadership, Board of Health, community organizations, and the public.
• Serves in a lead capacity to Health Promotion Technicians, HPC Is, and HPC IIs, acting as a mentor, coach, and subject matter expert. Assists the supervisor in prioritizing and managing the day-to-day work of the team.

Examples of Key Duties

The items in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic, and duties may change based on business needs. Any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Serve as the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Medical Counter Measures Coordinator and Cities Readiness Initiative Coordinator.
• Prepare and maintain MCM (Medical Countermeasures)/CRI (Cities Readiness Coordinator) department and community level plans.
• Participate in state, regional, and local MCM/CRI planning discussions.
• Complete deliverables, action plans, and meet performance measures.
• Prepare for and participate in federal/state Public Health's Operational Readiness Review (ORR) process. Will document and demonstrate compliance with requirements. Will identify gaps and recommend improvements with best practices and national trends.
• Manage logistics and the receive, state, store requirements for medical material.
• Participates in the development and implementation of long-term strategic direction and tactical work plans related to the Department's cross-divisional health promotion efforts.
• Work with pharmacies, hospital/healthcare partners, first responders, public and private business, and government to implement strategies to distribute and dispense medications and other supplies to enhance operational readiness, and to assist with planning/coordination and preparedness across the county to ensure aligned response during public health emergency.
• Coordinates, conducts, and evaluates the training and exercise of Emergency Preparedness and Response plans to ensure partners and internal staff are trained and contractual requirements are met.
• Builds strong community relationships to facilitate support for county, regional, and state level community health promotion efforts.
• Participates in the development and implementation of long-term strategic direction and tactical work plans related to the Department's cross-divisional health promotion efforts.
• Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Public Health, Health Officer, and Division and Assistant Division Director, provides and facilitates legislative advocacy by connecting Pierce and other counties, the state and federal government, community partners, Board of Health (BOH), and Department staff.
• Serves as a SME in community health promotion efforts for media coverage, public service announcements, community information meetings, public forums, and special events. Works closely with the communications team for media coverage, public service announcements, and media inquiries.
• Serves in a lead capacity to HPTs, HPC Is, and HPC IIs, acting as a mentor, coach, and subject matter expert. Assists the supervisor in prioritizing and managing the day-to-day work of the team.
• Partners with Program Manager to develop, monitor, manage, and report on relevant budgets, grants, and contracts, and manage deliverables.
• Provides education to decision makers and staff on public health impacts of policies.
• Identifies funding sources and assists in preparing grant applications. Monitors legislation and evaluates impacts of public health initiatives.
• The work you do might require you to participate in the Title XIX Medicaid Claiming Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Understands and properly follows established procedures in preventing and responding to unsafe or emergency situations. Identifies and reports potentially unsafe practices or conditions.
• Operates equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and understands processes for reporting an accident or injury.
• Understands and applies knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform assigned emergency response role during an emergency.

When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned duties and responsibilities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time and reporting to a location other than the department with different working conditions and physical requirements. You are expected to participate in emergency preparedness activities including our emergency notification system, WA SECURES. Drills and real-world events may take place at any time.

For a full description of the classification specification click here.

What you bring to the table

• Knowledge of emergency management, communicable diseases, immunization, and treatment of infectious diseases.

• Knowledge of public health concepts and effective communication strategies for a variety of audiences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking.

• Skilled in using evidence-based practices to create actionable program plans and provide expertise in emergency management, immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases, dental and chronic disease for staff, medical providers, community organizations, and local and state agencies.

• Knowledge of public health principles.

• Knowledge of Pierce County healthcare systems.

• Skill in relationship-building, can work with diverse groups/teams, and wide range of organizational levels and disciplines to complete projects and reach mutual goals.

• Able to independently track deadlines and requirements.

• Skill in writing and presenting plans, procedures, reports, presentations.

• Able to prioritize and time manage to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

• Intermediate knowledge of standard Microsoft Office programs, databases, and virtual meeting software, including SharePoint and Outlook.

• Knowledge of marketing and communications principles and presentation techniques for culturally diverse audiences.

• Skill in meeting facilitation and presentation.

• Knowledge of health promotion education principles, practices, methods, and materials creation.

• Knowledge of social science assessment, intervention, and consultation principles and practices.

• Knowledge of government and public sector procedures and processes and environmental health policies and systems.

• Strong organizational skills and project management skills, including forecasting needs, delegating, and prioritizing work.

• Skilled in the strategies and methods to facilitate, negotiate, and implement high level policy development related to health promotion.

• Skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, recording, assessing, and maintaining sensitive and confidential data. Able to provide recommendations based on analysis.

• Knowledge of resources and agencies available within the community.

• Knowledge of evidence-based policy, systems, and environmental change strategies.

• Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential data and using discretion when sharing information.

• Skilled in communication:

• Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner.

• Asks questions in ways that enhance the clarity, quality, and reliability of information.

• Understands and learns from what others say, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• Grasps the meaning of written information and applies it to work situations.

• Conveys ideas and facts using language the audience will best understand, taking into consideration the audience and nature of the information.

• Writes in a clear, concise, and organized manner for the intended audience.

Foundational Competencies

• Knowing and managing oneself: Understands that all equity, trauma-informed, and restorative practices start with oneself. Exercises a high degree of self-reflection, personal accountability, resilience, flexibility, and adaptability. Is willing to learn, apply, and model agency values and ethical standards.
• Restorative practices and conflict resolution: Articulates through words and actions authentic commitment to create an environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect and afforded equal opportunities and impartial treatment. Centers work inequity and trauma informed and restorative practices to achieve and maintain collaboration and teamwork and to effectively work with historically underrepresented and/or underserved populations to advance community health. Utilizes restorative practices to address harm and promote healing to strengthen relationships between individuals and social connections within communities.
• Collaboration and engagement: Provides balanced and objective information to help teammates, partners, and the public understand problems, alternatives, opportunities, and solutions. Works directly with partners within the Department, in the community, and members of the public affected by the work to obtain feedback and understand diverse points of view, concerns, and aspirations. Identifies preferred solutions together, incorporating advice and recommendations to the maximum extent possible.
• Evidence informed practices and decision-making: Applies evidence informed practices and methodologies to achieve the greatest impact in delivery of services to internal and external customers and partners. Incorporates the social determinants of health into public health work. Integrates research and evidence into the decision-making process. Seeks to systematically identify and eliminate inequities resulting in differences in health and in overall living conditions. Utilizes evidence informed practices to increase equity in systems and policy. Creates a robust culture of assessment and evaluation and continuous process improvement.
• Cross cultural communication and Engagement: Understands that cultural awareness, appreciation, and humility can only occur when you practice curiosity and open-mindedness. Operates with a high level of humility and cultural agility to achieve effective intercultural communication, engagement, and collaboration in the workplace and in the community. Is open to feedback and continuously self-reflects on one's own actions and responses. Centers personal accountability on the Department's mission, values, and ethical standards.

Who should apply

The items below are the requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values work experience, lived experience, and education and realizes that people take different paths to acquire knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a health, environmental, education, government, or other public sector organization.
• 2 years of experience working with underserved communities preferred.

We will consider any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Professional Certifications, Licensure, and Other Requirements

We require the below for this classification.

• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driver's abstract required prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FEMA Trainings (e.g. 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)
• Introduction to SNS Operations course
• ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a variety of settings: in an office, out in the community, nursing facilities, cultural centers, etc. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in office environments and in the community.
• Work may be performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, humidity, snow, and rain, leading to exposure to hazards related to heat or cold exposure.
• The potential for dealing with dissatisfied or angry customers exists, requiring skills in conflict resolution.
• Requires working beyond the normally scheduled work week, modifying work schedule, and flexing hours to meet clients and community-based organizations.

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Regularly required to sit or stand continuously.
• Regularly communicate clearly in-person, over the phone, and via written communication, including communicating with dissatisfied or angry individuals.
• Capable of reading physical and electronic documents and working for prolonged periods on a computer monitor.
• Fine motor skills sufficient to grip and manipulate paper and operate telephone and a computer mouse and keyboard.
• Reaching and gross manipulation capabilities sufficient to pick up and use standard office supplies.
• 1-3 times per month, reaching overhead for tent setup and frequently stooping.
• Frequently required to perform work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold.
• May require walking/traversing up to ¼ mile (ie: from parking to the booth) at community events.
• This position may require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 10 pounds consistently, 20 pounds frequently, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Frequently operate motor vehicle locally in any lighting conditions and various weather conditions, including rain.
• Maintain concentration and attention for extended periods of time.
• Regularly maintain awareness of surroundings to identify and address potential safety issues.
• Regularly work effectively in the presence of visual, auditory, or other distractions.
• Work effectively when exposed to workplace stressors, such as emotional and/or confrontational individuals.
• Learn, recall, and apply specialized information.

Tools and Equipment

• Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, copy machine, etc.)
• Hand trucks
• In the event of emergencies, fleet vehicle use and towing may be required.

Travel

• Travel is required (approximately 25% of the time), and is typically local or regional, to meet with clients, conduct business, or attend training.

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Benefits

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department offers an excellent pay and benefits package, combined with the opportunity to provide innovative Public Health services to our community, making this a rewarding place to work!

Salary: Salary ranges are listed on the job announcement and are based on the unique skills, education, and experience for the position. Salary offers are typically made at the starting pay step and are reviewed annually. You will get an annual cost-of-living adjustment that increases the salary range as well as an annual step increase on your anniveristy date. All salary offers are subject to administrative approval.

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance: The Department pays a significant portion of these premiums for employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and dependent children, with an FTE of .80 or greater. Employees with an FTE between .50 and .80 pay a pro-rated portion of their premiums. Medical, vision and dental coverage begins the first day of the month following date of hire.*

Life Insurance: The Department provides a term Life Insurance policy equal to the employees annual salary, up to a maximum of $50,000.* Affordable voluntary, spouse, and dependent life insurance is also available.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD): The Department provides a base LTD policy which provides 40% income replacement for participants who are unable to work due to illness or injury for greater than 180 days. Buy-Up LTD is available at group rates and provides 60% income replacement to participants who are unable to work due to illness or injury for greater than 90 days.

Retirement: Eligible employees participate in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System (TERS). TERS is a defined retirement benefit plan funded by both the employee and the Department. We also have a 457 Deferred Compensation retirement program available which allows individuals to set aside a portion of their income on a tax deferred basis.

Additional Benefits include: Generous paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave, Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, On-site Fitness Center, Commute Trip Reduction program, Worksite Wellness Program, Direct Deposit; Service Awards, Safety Program / Rewards, Executive Benefits Plan and more.

• Temporary Employees (hired for greater than 2 months): The Department provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, $12,000 base life insurance effective the first of the month following 2 months of employment. Paid vacation, sick leave and holiday leave accrual begin following 6 months of temporary employment.

Please Note:

• There may be restrictions to the above benefit programs or policies not listed. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
• Employee pay is distributed through Direct Deposit. For this reason, employees are required to have an open checking or savings account, at their choice of banking institutions, upon employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance, contact our Office of Human Resources/Risk Management at hr@tpchd.org or (253) 649-1660.

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This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in a health, environmental, education, government, or other public sector organization. Please indicate how you meet this requirement.

• Masters degree or higher and 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience
• Associates degree and 7 years of relevant experience
• Less than an Associates degree and 9 years of relevant experience
• Less than an Associates degree and less than 9 years of experience

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Do you have experience coordinating large scale operations related to an emergency response?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience coordinating large-scale operations related to an emergency response. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have in developing planning policies, including comprehensive plans?

• 10 or more years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• I do not have this experience

05

Please describe your experience developing planning policies, including comprehensive plans. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with community partners?

• 10 or more years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• I do not have this experience

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Please describe your experience in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with community partners. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have with leading or coordinating a team?

• 10 or more years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• I do not have this experience

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Please describe your experience leading or coordinating a team. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.

10

Please list any FEMA, ICS, or other emergency response training courses you have completed. If you do not have this training, please indicate N/A.

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This position requires proof of a valid drivers license and acceptable drivers abstract prior to employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Address 3629 South D St.

Tacoma, Washington, 98418

Phone 253-649-1660

Website https://www.tpchd.org/i-want-to-/jobs/employment/employment-opportunities