Public Health Epidemiology & Preparedness Assistant

Brownwood, City of (TX); Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brownwood in Texas seeks a full-time, non-exempt PHEP Assistant to support the PHP Manager and Health Department staff. You will help develop public health preparedness plans, run drills, and provide logistics during emergencies, communicating with local clinics and agencies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred); ability to write reports and present to groups; strong computer skills (MS Word/Excel/Outlook).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in emergency management, epidemiology, or program management preferred.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence; present to groups of managers, staff, and public.

Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly disease reporting and conduct surveillance using the NEDSS system.
• Assist with inventory management and storage schematics for emergency resources.
• Develop and execute preparedness exercises and mandated trainings.
• Assist with public meetings and community presentations.
• Create and maintain databases to support program priorities.
• Track program expenditures and related documentation.

Skills

Emergency management

Epidemiology

Program management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF design tools

Graphic design software

Job description

City of Brownwood in Texas seeks a full-time, non-exempt PHEP Assistant to support the PHP Manager and Health Department staff. You will help develop public health preparedness plans, run drills, and provide logistics during emergencies, communicating with local clinics and agencies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred); ability to write reports and present to groups; strong computer skills (MS Word/Excel/Outlook).