Health Strategic Planning Analyst III

Hidalgo County, TX•Hidalgo, TX

67d

About The Position

Performs complex (senior-level) planning and research work; Work involves developing local, regional, or state plans or programs, developing procedures for implementing plans or programs, and developing procedures for measuring progress made on operational plans or programs; May supervise the work of others; Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Participates as a member of the Public Health Preparedness Response Team (PHPRT); shall respond to all bio-terrorism events or large disease outbreaks and other Public Health emergencies anywhere in the state. Will be required to be "on-call" as assigned or during an event.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in public health, epidemiology, social or biomedical sciences, biology, or related field.
Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
Two (2) or more years' experience in planning and research work.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge of the Public Health Preparedness and Response and other key public health preparedness activities and initiatives.
Knowledge of Public Health, Infectious disease signs, symptoms and laboratory findings for the evaluation of disease risk and mitigation.
Knowledge of Texas Public Health laws, preferably those governing the control and reporting of notifiable conditions.
Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to public health research analysis; of measurement, testing, and evaluation; and of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.
Ability to communicate effectively and to supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

Conducts planning, research projects, and field surveys.
Develops procedures for the implementation, administration, and evaluation of plans or programs and measures progress.
Develops methodologies and specifications for planning and research projects.
Provides technical assistance on planning projects.
Prepares and monitors statistical performance measures.
Prepares reports.
Participates in technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings.
Analyzes needs and constructs and implements decision support-based applications.
Identifies, defines, and researches issues of strategic importance.
Forecasts and monitors program performance objectives.
Collects, organizes, and analyzes data required in the development of plans or programs.
Reviews and evaluates planning material for contractual compliance.
May supervise the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.