Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
Application Accepted From: All Persons Interested
PN: 38108
Division: Chief of Staff
Section: Public Health Preparedness Unit
Location: 8000 N. Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054
Workday & Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm*
*Subject to change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates, plans, and oversees personnel training and staff development programs for department employees.
• Determines and analyzes training needs for employees, supervisors and managers based on gaps identified from exercise/incident After Action Reports.
• Facilitates Emergency Preparedness New Employee Orientation and NIMS training for HHD and build responses capabilities through training and exercises.
• Confers with management and supervisory personnel to assess training needs.
• Formulates and develops plans, procedures and programs to meet training needs and problems.
• Develops After Action Report and Improvement Plan reports, special documents or publications as assigned.
• Maintains a high degree of working knowledge of CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Capabilities, CDC's Emergency Readiness Framework, HHS's Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise, NACCHO's Project Public Health Ready, FEMA's National Incident Management System, Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program, and other national and state level guidance documents and programs.
• Coordinates and delivers community preparedness outreach and training activities including weekend and after-hours events.
• Actively contributes to the program's documentation and quality improvement initiatives including, but not limited to, Public Health Accreditation Board and the DLMCC.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional personnel experience involving training in a formal classroom and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners are required.
Pertinent training experience at the professional level may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) FEMA certification.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRE
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment
test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment
drug test.
Pay Grade - 24
SALARY INFORMATION: Grant Funds
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other
employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-393-4882.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-4882. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of
information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Skills Required