PHIG Coordinator - Public Health Infrastructure - 1

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

6d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The PHIG Coordinator reports to the Public Health Programs Manager and provides workforce development, training, accreditation coordination, and administrative support for the Brazos County Health District (BCHD). The role plans and conducts training for BCHD staff, supports the district’s public health accreditation and strategic planning work, and maintains development plans, tracking systems, files, grant deliverables, budgets, and other records. It also provides administrative support to the BCHD Board of Health and the Brazos Valley Health Coalition. The position requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in public health emphasizing Health Policy and Management or Health Promotion, community health, or health education. The successful candidate must have public health knowledge, strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic internet research. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are listed. A valid Texas driver’s license and dependable vehicle are required. FEMA ICS courses are preferred but may be completed after hiring. The position involves frequent simultaneous tasks, teamwork, and working under time pressures, with possible exposure to diseases and illnesses. Some travel and fieldwork are required. Physical duties include sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching, talking, hearing, and frequently standing and walking; occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 20 pounds is required. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in public health emphasizing Health Policy and Management or Health Promotion, community health, or health education.
Basic public health knowledge and knowledge of personnel policies, procedures, and standard office practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, government representatives, and the public.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including excellent verbal communication.
Ability to operate word-processing and spreadsheet software and standard office equipment, and to read and interpret standard policies and procedures.
Previous experience, training, or knowledge about workforce development.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate flexibility and creativity.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and basic internet research techniques.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Valid Texas driver’s license and dependable vehicle.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to work in an environment involving frequent multitasking, teamwork, time pressures, possible exposure to diseases and illnesses, and some travel and fieldwork.

Nice To Haves

FEMA ICS courses 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800; these are preferred but not required and may be completed after hiring.

Responsibilities

Ensure workforce development programs, projects, and grant or contract deliverables and outcomes are completed by established deadlines.
Coordinate Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) activities, including five-year strategic planning and educating district staff and Board of Health members.
Produce the BCHD bi-monthly newsletter with input from staff.
Create and provide new-hire employee orientation.
Coordinate bi-monthly staff meetings and procure guest speakers.
Create and maintain a PHIG Development Plan for the health district.
Plan, develop, and conduct training for all areas of the Brazos County Health District.
Create, monitor, and maintain a tracking system for PHIG development opportunities for health district staff.
Participate in appointed district committees and meetings.
Assist with preparation of the annual budget; maintain departmental financial records; monitor expenditures; and process payment invoices and purchase orders.
Provide administrative support for bi-monthly Board of Health meetings, including classroom setup, distribution of meeting packets, and recording minutes.
Attend monthly Brazos Valley Health Coalition meetings and support classroom setup and media assistance for presenters.
Perform other assigned duties, including special tasks related to responding to an emergency event.
Comply with Brazos County employee handbook, personnel policies, and departmental supplements.