ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH PROTECTION & RESPONSE - Public Health

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an Associate Health Protection and Response Director to support daily public health operations, overseeing Environmental Health Services, the North Texas Regional Laboratory, and Epidemiology. This role assists the Director in leadership and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, budgeting, preparedness planning with the Office of Emergency Management, and representing the departments at

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental science or related field required.
• Seven+ years of experience in public health or related field.
• Four+ years in management.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the Director in formulating area-specific policies.
• Recommends staffing levels and personnel actions to the Director.
• Oversees budgets and monitors financial performance.
• Assists in research and planning for program development and achievement of goals.
• Direct supervision of Environmental Health, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office 365

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Time management

Public health knowledge

Education

Master's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Summary

The Associate Health Protection and Response Director will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health, including overseeing managers of Environmental Health Services, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology. Provides support to the Director in leadership and management of Environmental Health North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology that is in alignment with the Director's vision and organizational values. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies. Keep Director abreast of changes in regulatory activities and closures on a daily basis. Serves as expert on Texas Health and Safety Code regarding Environmental Health, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology.

Summary

The Associate Health Protection and Response Director will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health, including overseeing managers of Environmental Health Services, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology. Provides support to the Director in leadership and management of Environmental Health North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology that is in alignment with the Director's vision and organizational values. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies. Keep Director abreast of changes in regulatory activities and closures on a daily basis. Serves as expert on Texas Health and Safety Code regarding Environmental Health, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises one or more employees in the Public Health department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the county’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employee(s); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.?

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides assistance to the Director in formulating area-specific policies.
• Recommends to the Director area staffing levels and individuals to be employed, promoted, and terminated.
• Oversees and monitors approved budgets.
• Assists in effective research and planning efforts to guide in program development and achievement of its goals.
• Provides direct supervision of Environmental Health, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology.
• Oversees customer service and investigation of complaints.
• Oversees the coordination and development of plans for Preparedness in Conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management.
• Testifies in court as part of law enforcement, rules and regulations.
• Represents Environmental Health, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology Departments at meetings.
• Provides technical assistance to the Director.
• Assists with development and implementation of area short- and long-term goals.
• Represent Environmental Health and North Texas Regional Laboratory in leadership activities.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Ability to problem solve and plan activities.
• Possess strong health system management knowledge.
• Possess strategic thinking and planning skills and passion for public health.
• Organized, critical thinker with time management skills.
• Comfortable working with businesses, Elected Officials, General Public and regulatory agencies to achieve goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in public health or a related field.
• Four (4) years in management

Preferred Requirements:

• Registered Sanitarian and Texas public health experience.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.?