ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH PROTECTION & RESPONSE - Public Health

Tarrant County, TX; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County seeks an Associate Health Protection and Response Director to lead daily public health operations, overseeing Environmental Health Services, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology. The role supports the Director in strategic execution and regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local laws.

The incumbent will supervise staff, manage budgets, oversee program development, and represent the department in meetings with officials and the public, ensuring timely

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in daily functions of Public Health.
• Oversee managers of Environmental Health Services, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Keep Director abreast of changes in regulatory activities and closures on a daily basis.
• Testify in court as part of law enforcement, rules and regulations.
• Represent Environmental Health, North Texas Regional Laboratory and Epidemiology Departments at meetings.
• Oversee budgets and assist with development and implementation of area goals.
• Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Director.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Public health knowledge

Strategic planning

Time management

Education

Master's degree in environmental science

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

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.?

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.

• 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.

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.?