Job Description
Join Texas' frontline defense in public health emergencies! The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks an urgent hire for a Public Health Emergency Response Specialist to coordinate critical pandemic response operations in Austin. This high-impact role requires immediate availability to lead community outreach, manage vaccine distribution logistics, and collaborate with federal partners during public health crises.
Why Apply Immediately? This position is critical to Texas' ongoing COVID-19 and monkeypox response efforts. We're offering accelerated hiring timelines, flexible remote work options, and competitive benefits including state retirement plans and comprehensive health insurance.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during public health crises
- Develop and implement community vaccination distribution plans
- Lead public communication campaigns for health emergency protocols
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform response strategies
- Train local health workers on emergency response procedures
- Manage federal grant reporting and compliance documentation
- Conduct field assessments during outbreak investigations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in public health emergency response
- Certified in Incident Command System (ICS-300)
- Experience with vaccine distribution logistics
- Proficient in public health data analysis tools
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Ability to work 24/7 during emergency activations
- Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable