PH Preparedness Specialist - Emergency Management

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist to support daily public health functions and act as a PHEP subject-matter expert across partnerships. The role includes coordinating outreach, maintaining the HAN database, and supporting emergency responses and drills.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, on-call rotations, and collaboration with multiple departments and community partners to enhance public health readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach.
• HAM Radio Technician license or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a PHEP subject-matter expert and develops PHEP presentations.
• Coordinates community outreach and education for diverse groups.
• Oversees safety warden program and training, and prepares After-Action Reports (AARs).
• Maintains Health Alert Network (HAN) database and tracks inventory for audit purposes.
• Coordinates safety drills and supports MRC events and emergency-response operations.
• Maintains HAN communications and conducts training for staff.

Skills

Public health

Emergency preparedness

Community outreach

Data analysis

MS Office 365

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HAM Radio Technician (license)

Job description

Summary

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health including acting 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. The role exercises increasing independent judgment as assigned, participates in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies, and may support Emergency Operations Center activations as operational needs arise.

Summary

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health including acting 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. The role exercises increasing independent judgment as assigned, participates in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies, and may support Emergency Operations Center activations as operational needs arise.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

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 (e.g. 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 other 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 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.
• 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 able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach. Additional years of education will substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Possess HAM Radio Technician license or obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• No desired preferences.

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.