Emergency Management Supervisor

Position Description

• This is a grant-funded position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2024*

Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 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 supervision of the Program Support Manager, the Emergency Management Supervisor is responsible for internal programmatic support of the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases. This position oversees a team to develop policies and trainings, as well as coordinating OESED field operations, to ensure OESED is prepared for daily and emergency operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of internal policies, procedures, and standard operating guides.

• Oversees the coordination and execution of OESED field operations, including assessments, and all necessary logistics and equipment needed to conduct field operations. Maintain all OESED equipment and supplies, including a complete and up to date inventory.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of all outbreaks and disaster responses for OESED activities. Provide reports and data, including historical information, when requested from internal and external stakeholders, such as FEMA.

• Conduct regular trainings and exercises for OESED staff to maintain operational readiness. Coordinate with the Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response for multi-departmental or external partners.

• Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

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.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in emergency management, strategic planning, research, project management or program development with:

• At least one (1) of those years in a supervisory capacity.

• Must have current valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the agency and county personnel, community partners and the general public

• Ability to adapt to and manage change

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and meet deadlines

• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Knowledgeable about project design and planning

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

• Ability to adapt to change

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

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

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

Preferences

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Administration, Project Management or a related field of study.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a Full-Time | Grant-funded position

• Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Hours may vary based on task requirements

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and printers.

Physical Demands:

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending and standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.