• In collaboration with the Director, oversees the strategy, planning, response and recovery for the PHPR program and all HCPH emergency operations.
• Provides oversight and guidance for preparedness planning and operational programs including Strategic National Stockpile and chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear response.
• Assists the Director with the federal grant applications, and participate in fiscal audits. Coordinate with operations and finance on budget forecasting for all preparedness grants.
• Responsible for internal participation with regards to the HCPH department strategic plan and other work groups as assigned.
• Serves as a Liaison for the Office of Communication Education & Engagement, working with the staff on preparedness topics and content for the department web site and any outreach publications for the Public Health Preparedness & Response Division. Serves as the Liaison for Information Technology or project support with the Project & Business Technology group.
• Performs trainings and presentations on public health preparedness and response to various audiences, including medical and other health professionals, educators, and the general public.
• Responds to media inquiries and requests for interviews relevant to public health preparedness in accordance with HCPH policies. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare, Social Work or other related field.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

• At least five (5) years of experience in safety, public health, environmental, fire, security, healthcare and/or emergency management related field, emergency management planning, mitigation, strategic national stockpile, response and recovery, or related field.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience with emergency planning.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Ability to work well with staff members, and other Harris County Departments
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication processCore Competencies
• Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
• Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
• Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
• High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
• Must be a Systems-level thinker
• Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
• Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

• Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
• Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
• Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
• Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks

• Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions

• Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
• Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience

• Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
• Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program 

NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Master's degree in public health.

• Experience in Emergency Management planning, Urban Area Security Initiative grant program or federal public health grant programs.