Public Health Preparedness Manager

Brownwood, City of•Brownwood/Brown County Health Department, TX

About The Position

This is a full-time exempt position representing the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department (B/BCHD) in preparedness and communicable disease reporting communications with local clinic sites, private providers, residents, government agencies, schools, and public and private organizations. The manager cooperatively drafts and revises ESF8, ESF6, and other applicable Emergency Support Functions in the County and City All Hazards Plan, along with related standard operating guidelines, and represents B/BCHD in the Brown County Emergency Operations Center. The role provides general management of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and associated programs and requires adopting and exhibiting the City of Brownwood “I SERVE” Core Values. The position leads local epidemiology and supports communicable disease surveillance, investigations, reporting, and education. It develops emergency preparedness plans and medical countermeasure administration plans, manages preparedness grants and deliverables, and oversees the Medical Reserve Corps program. The position supervises the Public Health Preparedness Assistant and MRC/SNS Coordinator, as well as temporary grant- or project-funded positions, and oversees the MRC during emergencies, exercises, and other events involving volunteers. The work is usually indoors and involves frequent contact with employees, clients, City and State officials, citizens, and officials at public meetings. Home visits may involve high health or safety risks. The role may involve exposure to office-equipment electrical, mechanical, or chemical hazards, germs, infectious disease, communicable diseases, and blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

Valid Texas Driver License.
Obtain IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 NIMS certificates within one year of hire.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, employees, and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Competencies include analytical and problem-solving skills; project management; technical skills; customer service; interpersonal, oral, and written communication; teamwork; leadership; change and quality management; cost-consciousness; strategic thinking; sound judgment; staff and self-motivation; planning and organization; professionalism; adaptability; dependability; punctuality; and innovation.
Knowledge of Microsoft operating system software and Microsoft Edge, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Proficiency in creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations.
Knowledge of B/BCHD standing orders and the physiology of communicable disease transmission.
Ability to manage several programs and follow standards set by a funding source.
Skill in presenting educational materials to varied target audiences.
Ability to use standard office equipment.
Ability to walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing communication with staff to identify emerging community health issues.
Develop and maintain relationships with local hospitals, healthcare facilities, and local emergency management offices.
Develop and maintain community-partner relationships to promote communication with public health on issues affecting Brown County residents.
Serve as Lead Epidemiologist for the City and County and as the local subject matter expert for the NEDSS program.
Work with disease surveillance staff to investigate reportable conditions and use quality assurance measures to ensure timely investigations and reporting to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Develop education programs on reporting, confidentiality, and laws concerning reportable conditions.
Provide community education upon request or when opportunities arise.
Develop emergency preparedness and response plans with local emergency planners, including ESF6, ESF8, other plans, and internal operations plans.
Carry the emergency cell phone for public health emergency contacts and immediately notifiable conditions.
Oversee development and maintenance of medical countermeasure administration plans, including receipt, storage, and distribution of the Strategic National Stockpile in coordination with DSHS and CDC.
Apply for and manage public health preparedness-related grants, including reimbursement requests and other program deliverables.
Complete annual PHEP grant contract deliverables, including preparedness exercises, program reports, and budget-period initiatives.
Oversee the Medical Reserve Corps program to maintain ASPR recognition and ensure associated grant funds are expended.
Continually seek and pursue grant funding opportunities to advance PHEP and associated programs.
Supervise the Public Health Preparedness Assistant, MRC/SNS Coordinator, temporary grant- or project-funded positions, and MRC activities during emergencies, exercises, and other volunteer events.
Perform other duties as assigned.