Medical Reserve Corps EM Specialist

Harris County; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) in Houston seeks an MRC Emergency Management Specialist to join the Public Health Preparedness & Response Division. The role focuses on building a strong MRC unit, coordinating volunteers, and aligning activities with local emergency plans.

The position requires planning, recruitment, training, and exercise development, plus the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Collaboration with multiple agencies will strengthen emergency response capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.
• Knowledge of emergency response planning, training and exercises.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsabilités

• Assists with MRC program planning and evaluation within preparedness plans.
• Assists with ongoing recruitment for medical and non-medical MRC volunteers and maintains a database.
• Assists with Development and maintenance of Training and Exercise Plan for HCPH MRC.
• Conducts learning opportunities for MRC volunteers through trainings, drills and exercises.
• Helps with monthly reports on MRC membership, activities, plans, verification and budget.
• Maintains proficiency in incident management framework and supports logistical needs during emergencies.

Connaissances

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Emergency planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Policy implementation

After-hours work

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

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.

Our Values

• Transparency: We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity: Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect: We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact: We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration: We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program Manager in the Public Health Preparedness & Response (PHPR) Division, the MRC Emergency Management (EM) Specialist will work with daily direction to establish a strong, viable Harris County MRC unit and network. The MRC program will work closely with Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM), the City of Houston, the cities of Harris County, the State MRC program, and the National MRC program in developing the mission objectives, recruitment criteria, training, and exercise programs that will meet the needs for Harris County. This involves the necessary administrative and operational activities associated with the community-based program designed to organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and professional skills. This position will be responsible for coordinating local MRC volunteers and activities with the local emergency response plans and teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with MRC program planning and evaluation and works with the division to appropriately include MRC functions and roles in all preparedness plans.
• Assists with the ongoing recruitment campaign for medical and non-medical MRC volunteers who are prepared to respond to a public health emergency in Harris County, and maintains a database of MRC volunteers.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of the HCPH MRC’s Training and Exercise Plan in conjunction with the division.
• Conducts learning opportunities for MRC volunteers including involvement in emergency trainings, drills, and exercise.
• Assist with developing monthly reports summarizing MRC membership, activities, plans, credential verification and budget.
• Maintains a high degree of proficiency within the incident management framework, and other duties as assigned to 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. This position will play a critical role in department emergency responses with extended and altered work schedule.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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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.

Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience with any of the following:
• Communication and public speaking experience.
• Experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience with community engagement, and organizing community volunteers
• Experience working with faith-based organizations, schools, and non-profit.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of emergency response planning, training, and exercising
• Must possess ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external
• Knowledge of volunteer management, recruitment, training, retention and recognition.
• Ability to conduct presentations and speak in public.
• Ability to implement program policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends).

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

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

• One (1) year of experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work

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

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Outreach and work with partners may include providing recruitment presentations at outdoor outreach events, among others.
• Work will require initiative and good judgment concerning the programmatic activities of the office. Must be able to adapt to other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Persons in this position frequently lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.

Work Location

• Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 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.