ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH PROTECTION & RESPONSE - Public Health

Tarrant County • Tarrant County, TX

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About The Position

The Associate Director, Health Protection & Response assists with the daily functions of Public Health and provides leadership and management support to the Director for Environmental Health, the North Texas Regional Laboratory, and Epidemiology. The role ensures that these areas align with the Director’s vision and organizational values and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies. The Associate Director keeps the Director informed about regulatory activities and closures and serves as an expert on relevant sections of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

The position directly supervises employees and is responsible for their overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems, in accordance with county policies and applicable laws.

The role supports policy development, staffing recommendations, budget oversight, research and planning, program development, and achievement of program goals. It oversees customer service and complaint investigations, coordinates preparedness planning with the Office of Emergency Management, represents the departments at meetings and leadership activities, and may testify in court in connection with law enforcement, rules, and regulations. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science or a related field.
• Seven years of experience in public health or a related field.
• Four years of management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to solve problems and plan activities.
• Strong health system management knowledge.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills and a passion for public health.
• Organizational, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Comfort working with businesses, elected officials, the general public, and regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Sanitarian.
• Texas public health experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with the daily functions, leadership, and management of Environmental Health, the North Texas Regional Laboratory, and Epidemiology.
• Ensure department activities align with the Director’s vision and organizational values and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Keep the Director informed of regulatory activities and closures.
• Provide expertise on applicable Texas Health and Safety Code provisions.
• Supervise employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems.
• Assist the Director in formulating area-specific policies.
• Recommend staffing levels and individuals for employment, promotion, and termination.
• Oversee and monitor approved budgets.
• Support research and planning for program development and achievement of goals.
• Oversee customer service and the investigation of complaints.
• Coordinate and develop preparedness plans in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management.
• Testify in court in connection with law enforcement, rules, and regulations.
• Represent Environmental Health, the North Texas Regional Laboratory, and Epidemiology at meetings and leadership activities.
• Provide technical assistance to the Director.
• Assist with development and implementation of short- and long-term area goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director