Special Advisor II

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2091

Location

Work From Home - USA

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Part-Time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

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Program Summary

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 "Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For" by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

Job Description

SUMMARY :

The Public Health Institute (PHI) seeks a highly experienced Special Advisor for the Pacific Southwest Center for Emergency Public Health. The Special Advisor is a subject matter expert in emergency public health who will provide expertise, strategic guidance, and facilitation support across a range of emergency public health initiatives for the Pacific Southwest Center for Emergency Public Health. The position will provide expertise to improve partnerships and project outcomes, and advance public health emergency preparedness, planning, and response efforts.

The Pacific Southwest Center for Emergency Public Health collaborates with local, state, and tribal health departments across California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and U.S.-affiliated Pacific territories to strengthen our region's capacity to prepare for and respond to public health threats. As one of ten centers funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office of Readiness and Response, the Center is dedicated to advancing evidence-based public health emergency preparedness and response strategies. Working closely with tribal communities, we prioritize the adaptation and adoption of strategies that meet local needs and align with community priorities. The Center focuses on three key areas, developed in collaboration with regional public health and response partners during a year-long planning process : workforce surge readiness, weather related harms and illness, and risk communication.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

• This is a 13% FTE position with a schedule of 5.2 hours per week. The incumbent will work remotely but must be based in the U.S. and be familiar with emergency public health issues in Region 9.
• This is a time-limited position that is expected to last 9 months (January to September 2026). At PHI, a time-limited position is defined as regular employment with an expected end date of no more than one year from the beginning of the position. In rare circumstances, time-limited positions may be extended to a maximum total length of up to eighteen (18) months from the start of the employee's original time-limited position, or be converted to a regular position that is no longer time-limited.
• To apply, please submit an application, a resume, and cover letter highlighting your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Full pay range for this position : $69.36 to $108.31 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is from $69.36 (minimum) to $88.84 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS

This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal / state / local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Public Health Institute is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the PHI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are offered employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics.

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ADA Statement

The Public Health Institute is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Recruitment Team at least 48 hours in advance at Recruitment@phi.org .