Public Health Training & Exercise Lead

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health is seeking a Training & Exercise Specialist to deliver education, training, and exercises to public health professionals, health care providers, and external stakeholders. The role supports public health emergencies and may assume leadership during responses.

The position collaborates to develop training plans, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and evaluate program effectiveness, with duties including after-action reviews and improvement planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Emergency Management, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience with training, exercise planning, or emergency preparedness preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement Training and Exercise Plan (TEP) across division.
• Lead HSEEP-compliant exercises for all-hazards preparedness and ensure documentation.
• Coordinate logistics for training events, registrations, venues, and communications.
• Assist in developing program-specific training for SNS, MRC, and CBRNE programs.
• Identify workforce gaps via AAR/IP and update Training Needs Assessment and Workforce Development Plan.
• Act in lead role during public health emergencies and support all-hazard preparedness and recovery.

Skills

MS Office Suite

MS Teams

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or related field

Master’s Degree in Emergency Management or related field

Job description

Harris County Public Health is seeking a Training & Exercise Specialist to deliver education, training, and exercises to public health professionals, health care providers, and external stakeholders. The role supports public health emergencies and may assume leadership during responses.

The position collaborates to develop training plans, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and evaluate program effectiveness, with duties including after-action reviews and improvement planning.