Job Description
Join Texas's premier public health agency in an immediate hire opportunity for a Public Health Specialist. This critical role drives community health initiatives, emergency response coordination, and policy development across Harris County. Enjoy competitive benefits, pension plans, and meaningful impact on public safety. Immediate start date with full training provided.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate emergency response initiatives for public health crises
- Develop and implement community health education programs
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify health trends
- Collaborate with local healthcare providers and government agencies
- Manage grant-funded health projects and reporting requirements
- Conduct field investigations for disease outbreaks
- Advise policymakers on public health regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of public health experience
- Texas driver's license with clean record
- Certified in Emergency Response Management (preferred)
- Proficiency in health data analysis tools (SPSS, SAS)
- Experience with grant writing and compliance
- Strong communication skills in English/Spanish bilingual preferred