Public Health Preparedness and Response Specialist

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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Under the Public Health Preparedness and Response Division (PHPRD), and the supervision of the Logistics Supervisor, the PHPR Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining inventory to support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Responsibilities include tracking and auditing inventory, resource readiness, logistical planning, warehouse management, and movement of resources. During emergency activations, the PHPR Specialist will coordinate logistic operations including inventory tracking, replenishment, and coordination of resource distribution from public health warehouses and operational sites.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and support an electronic inventory tracking system for the entirety of the equipment and supplies at the public health preparedness and response warehouse.
• Work with the Warehouse Logistics Coordinator for organizing, maintaining, and reordering all inventory. Develop and implement system for resource ready-deployment and tracking.
• Responsible for the oversight of the life cycle of products, develop and implement tracking and reporting  system for life-cycle maintenance and resource renewal, and use tracking tools -   including temperature logs - according to established policies and procedures.
• Create, implement, and support tactical processes to support all OPHPR exercises and real-world events, implement inventory and logistics support tools, and ensure data collected is clean and viable for analysis.
• Develop, implement and support transportation procedures for use of materials by internal/external partners
• Other duties as assigned include but not limited to, acting in a lead logistical role during public health emergency events, developing logistical plans, and supporting all-hazard public health emergency preparedness training and exercises.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to deal tactfully with individuals, staff, audiences and agencies.   
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be organized and a systematic thinker

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

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.

Experience: 

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:   

• This job operates in a professional office environment, commercial warehouse space, and the outside environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Other work-related areas are the use of a fork lift, trailer towing, small hand tools, and light maintenance.

Physical Demands:

• This position will require work during stressful emergencies. Must be able to speak in a manner easily understood by the average person. Must be able to perform duties assigned during emergencies competently. The incumbent must be able to lift 15 lbs., walk up two flights of stairs, work in the field/community when required, and occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs. 

Work Location:

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
 Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Salary : $31,200