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PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST - Public Health
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST - Public HealthTarrant County • Tarrant County, TX
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST - Public Health

PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST - Public Health

Tarrant County • Tarrant County, TX
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Summary

  • Acts as a Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) subject-matter expert and works in coordination with businesses and organizations to conduct community outreach and education to increase awareness of PHEP in the community.

  • Oversees the safety warden program including developing and revising safety plans, training safety wardens, and completing After-Action Reports (AARs).

  • Maintains Health Alert Network (HAN) database.


Grant funded.

Posting may close at any time.


BENEFITS

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits &
13 County Holidays

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Acts as a Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) subject-matter expert. Develops PHEP presentations and conducts community outreach and education for organizations including but not limited to faith-based, corporate, educational, housing, vulnerable population, civic, and social groups.
  • Attends health fairs and other community events to raise awareness of PHEP and promote personal preparedness in the community.
  • Oversees the safety warden program including developing and revising safety plans, training safety wardens, and completing After-Action Reports (AARs).
  • Tracks PHEP inventory for audit purposes.
  • Develops schedule for conducting safety-related drills (fire, tornado, active shooter, etc.) and creates After-Action Reports (AARs).
  • Supports Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) events including set-up and take down of health fairs, exercises, and drills.
  • Collaborates with TCPH warehouse staff to coordinate logistical support for PHEP exercises, drills, and emergency-response operations.
  • Maintains PHEP radio communications including writing and revising communication plan, maintaining communication equipment, and conducting and facilitating training.
  • Maintains TCPH Health Alert Network (HAN) database and sends HAN alerts as needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

TO APPLY , must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher + two (2) full-time years' experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach.
OR
TO APPLY
, must have an Associate's degree + four (4) full-time years' experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach.
OR
TO APPLY , must have a High School diploma or GED + six (6) full-time years' experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach.
  • Possess HAM Radio Technician license or obtain within six (6) months of hire.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external community partners.

  • Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.

  • Ability to develop and coordinate trainings.

  • Must have the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic and professional backgrounds on all levels including one-on-one and group settings.

  • Must be organized, have attention to detail, and be able to multitask and work under pressure.

  • Must be proficient in database management and have the ability to extract and analyze data to generate reports.

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

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