Planning and Grants Specialist 2026-01969

Planning and Grants Specialist 2026-01969

Salary

$35.12 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Contract Full-time

Job Number

2026-01969

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

ATAW99

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Planning and Grants Specialist is a member of the Planning Team within the Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) Unit. The duties include assisting the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Manager with administrative duties, assisting the Planning Manager with emergency response plans, training on all facets of emergency preparedness, developing exercises to test emergency plans, and providing technical assistance to Healthcare Coordinators (HCCs) and Public Health Response Coordinators (PHRCs) with plan development.

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Assist the HPP Manager with projects related to emergency preparedness and response.
• Under the direction of the Planning Manager, complete, evaluate, maintain, and update as appropriate Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in lay terms; ensure clear and concise communication between the program and stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance to Public Health Response Coordinators (PHRC's) and Healthcare Coordinators (HCC's).
• Participate in exercise planning, drills, exercises, and provide input into the development of After-Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs) as requested.
• Participate in and contribute to PHPR planning and training efforts.
• Participate in and contribute to HCC planning and training efforts.
• Participate in the development of PHPRs' and HPPs' annual cooperative agreement application, work plan development, and annual reporting.
• Contribute to the development of the "Deliverable Guidance" for CRIs, local jurisdictions, and tribes, and follow through to completion.
• Participate in the identification, meeting, tracking, verification, and reporting of performance measures, as well as data collection.
• Ensure compliance with the federal emergency programs.
• Identify and mitigate risks by monitoring project milestones and providing recommendations.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference given to candidates who have attained their Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) or have completed the FEMA Planning Practitioner Program. A Bachelor's degree in planning, emergency management, or a closely related field, or 0-3 years of progressive work experience in emergency management, project management, or grant management.

Completion of the following FEMA coursework:

• IS-100.c Introduction to Incident Command System
• IS-700.b National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• IS-800.d National Response Framework
• IS-235.c Emergency Planning
• IS-242.c Effective Communication
• IS-120.c An Introduction to Exercises
• IS-906 Workplace Security Awareness

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and composure during periods of high stress, such as disaster or widespread medical crises
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite.
• Knowledge of database entry and inventory tracking

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
• At-Will Employment Contract, full-time, non-exempt position

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

Have you attained the Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you successfully completed the FEMA Planning Practitioner Program?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have professional experience in one or more of the following areas? (Select all that apply.)

• Emergency Management
• Project Management
• Grant Management
• None of the above

06

Have you completed all of the FEMA Independent Study courses listed in this job announcement?

• Yes
• No

07

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm