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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 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.

Position Overview:
Under moderate supervision, the Wastewater Surveillance Program Coordinator supports the development and implementation of Harris County’s wastewater surveillance efforts. The individual in this position will be responsible for advancing community outreach, facilitating interlocal agreements, and coordinating field operations. This role also manages communication with municipal partners, tracks program metrics, and assists in developing reports and presentations that inform decision-making. 

The Wastewater Surveillance Program Coordinator requires strong planning, time management, communication, and reporting skills to effectively coordinate program operations. 

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Metrics and Reporting: Maintain outreach and operational metrics, prepare visual summaries, create board presentation materials, and draft quarterly progress updates. 
  • Program/Project Support: Contributes to planning discussions and special projects regarding outreach initiatives, reviews field documentation, maintains readiness records for internal planning, evaluates and improves projects, and performs additional tasks to support the wastewater surveillance program.
  • Outreach and Community Engagement: Develop and manage campaigns, prepare educational materials, coordinate community events, and strengthen relationships with municipal utility districts, civic clubs, and community partners.
  • Contracts and Agreements Coordination: Drafts, reviews, and tracks interlocal agreements with the County Attorney’s Office and municipal representatives, providing updates, resolving legal or procedural delays, and ensuring timely execution of contracts.
  • Site Visits: Schedules and attends site feasibility visits and sampler installations.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in public health, Health Administration, Communications, or related field.  
Experience:
  • At least one (1) year of professional experience in public health, community engagement, program planning, or related work. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of community engagement practices, contract management processes, and public health program implementation. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). 
  • Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, reporting, and collaborative skills. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with community partners, government agencies, and technical staff. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
  • Ability to create professional reports, presentations, and visual data summaries.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission. 
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust. 
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others. 
Collaboration
  • 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. 
Innovation: 
  • Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics:
  • 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. 
Communication:
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Qualifications

Experience:
  • Prior experience in government or nonprofit settings.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • This is a full-time | grant-funded position. 
  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends for community events.
  • Telework may be available after an initial probationary period.
Work Environment:
  • This position operates in a professional office setting with occasional off-site field visits and community engagement events within Harris County.
Physical Demands:
  • Primarily sedentary with some standing, bending, and lifting of materials up to 25 pounds during community outreach events or field coordination.
Work Location:
  • Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Date Posted
12/19/2025
Job Reference
15996
Organization
Public Health Services, Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Emerging Diseases
Location
Harris County, TX
Category
Project/Program Management
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