Wastewater Epidemiologist Team Lead

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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

• Provide communication and updates to partners and DSHS. Draft review and manage interlocal agreements specific to HC CAO guidelines. Maintain organized records of all contracts and manage modifications and amendments to meet regulatory changes and client specific revisions act as a liaison between HCPH and stakeholders to ensure they understand the contracts. Provide guidance pertaining to surveillance and epidemiological activities to the wastewater team.
• Assists with the development of special projects and tracking of progress as it related to the wastewater surveillance program. Ensure steady progress toward meeting deliverable deadlines; identify challenges unmet needs and work collaboratively with the Sr. Manager and Field Supervisor to develop solutions to advance the goals of the project.
• Review/monitor all data received conduct analysis management interpretation and use information to develop and implement operational plans with direction from the Sr. Manager. Assist in the development and maintenance of the HCPH wastewater dashboard.
• Produce or contribute to special reports.
• Provide support for development of standard operating guides and workflows.
• Maintain a process for evaluation and improvement of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health disciplines such as Epidemiology biomedical sciences statistics or related science degree; and valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record for regular local travel when needed to attend other local health departments or State Regional Health department meetings and trainings.

• At least two (2) years of experience working in a public health-related area such as local health department disease investigation college or university public health project clinical or public health laboratory disease surveillance or statistical project. At least one year experience supervising or leading others.

• Advanced knowledge of epidemiology biostatistics and public health surveillance methods.
• Proficiency in epidemiology software and data management systems (e.g. Power Bi ArcGIS R SAS Phyton SPSS STATA or Epidemiology information).
• Understanding of infectious disease transmission outbreak investigation and public health informatics.
• Strong analytical technical writing and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to present complex findings to policymakers public health officials and community partners.
• Exceptional organizational leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to write reports and technical papers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Understands the organizational mission.
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

• Ability to adapt to change

• Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
• Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner and models high standards.
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
• Uses sound judgment.
• Self-motivated.
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

• Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Experience:

• Experience in program planning evaluation or interagency coordination.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time grant-funded position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8am to 5 pm.
• Other days and hours as necessary.
• Telework option available after 90 days of consecutive employment.

• Professional office environment with routine use of computers phones and standard office equipment. Occasional travel to field sites laboratories or board/community meetings within Harris County.

• Primarily sedentary with occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and extended periods of standing or presenting.

• Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology Surveillance & Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas. 77002.