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Job Description Summary
Develops public health emergency plans covering a variety of topics with a greater focus planning process for countywide distribution of supplies/assets/SNS medication as needed in a public health emergency. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for HHS Preparedness division and overall department readiness. Act as HHS representative staff at FBC EOC/DOC recovery and operation sections.
- Provides for the development of emergency response plans and for the operational and logistical distribution of mass prophylaxis (SNS) to residents of Fort Bend County in anticipation of exposure to biological, chemical or other agents.
- Develops, plans and coordinates training exercises to mobilize all assets for prophylactic measures following a public health emergency involving the (SNS) Strategic National Stockpile & CHEMPACK assets management.
- Coordinates Fort Bend County’s planning and activities with the appropriate regional, state and national agencies and partners.
- Provides training and education for local response partners regarding the details of the plan for distribution of medications.
- Executes and evaluates the emergency plans through local and/or state sponsored drills participation.
- Works with the FBC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office and the FBC HHS Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator to ensure adequate staffing of distribution sites and other needed activities.
- Participates in activities and duties related to public health and other emergency events and deployment during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate HHS leadership.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as health care, emergency response, public health or community emergency planning.
- 3 years job related work experience.
- Excellent computer, verbal and written communication, project management and organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
- Valid Driver License.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $28.80 - $36.00 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: October 15, 2026
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
