PH Preparedness Specialist - Emergency Management
Salary
$60,965.84 - $67,062.32 Annually
Location
Tarrant County, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
11280
Department
Emergency Management
Opening Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
11/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Summary
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health including acting as a Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) subject-matter expert and works in coordination with businesses and organizations to conduct community outreach and education to increase awareness of PHEP in the community. Oversees the safety warden program including developing and revising safety plans, training safety wardens, and completing After-Action Reports (AARs). Maintains Health Alert Network (HAN) database. The role exercises increasing independent judgment as assigned, participates in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies, and may support Emergency Operations Center activations as operational needs arise.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Acts as a Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) subject-matter expert. Develops PHEP presentations and conducts community outreach and education for organizations including but not limited to faith-based, corporate, educational, housing, vulnerable population, civic, and social groups.
- Attends health fairs and other community events to raise awareness of PHEP and promote personal preparedness in the community.
- Oversees the safety warden program including developing and revising safety plans, training safety wardens, and completing After-Action Reports (AARs).
- Tracks PHEP inventory for audit purposes.
- Develops schedule for conducting safety-related drills (e.g. fire, tornado, active shooter, etc.) and creates After-Action Reports (AARs).
- Supports Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) events including set-up and take down of health fairs, exercises, and drills.
- Collaborates with TCPH warehouse staff to coordinate logistical support for PHEP exercises, drills, and emergency-response operations.
- Maintains PHEP radio communications including writing and revising communication plan, maintaining communication equipment, and conducting and facilitating training.
- Maintains TCPH Health Alert Network (HAN) database and sends HAN alerts as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
- Advanced analytical skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external community partners.
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.
- Ability to develop and coordinate trainings.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic and professional backgrounds on all levels including one-on-one and group settings.
- Must be organized, have attention to detail, and be able to multitask and work under pressure.
- Must be proficient in database management and have the ability to extract and analyze data to generate reports.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Two (2) years' experience in public health emergency preparedness, emergency management, public health, or community outreach. Additional years of education will substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Possess HAM Radio Technician license or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Requirements:
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
- Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.
Employer Tarrant County
Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Phone (817) 884-1188
Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov