Harris County

Oversee enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, and strategic planning to support organizational growth. | 15+ years of IT experience, leadership roles, and relevant certifications in IT and cybersecurity. | If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. 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. Position Overview: The Deputy Local Health Authority (LHA) acts as the Associate Medical Director for the Community Health and Wellness (CHW) Division, overseeing clinics, mobile health, dental services, healthy lifestyle programs, mental and behavioral health, and many other programs, services and grants. This position is also responsible for fiscal management, technical expertise, personnel supervision, and the operational success of the programs in partnership with the CHW Associate Director and Director of Nursing. Duties & Responsibilities: • Serves as an alternate Local Health Authority (LHA) in compliance with state and local regulations, stepping in when LHAs are unavailable. • Provides medical leadership and oversight for clinical operations, including service delivery, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. • Acts as a medical consultant for agency programs, ensuring compliance with health regulations and best practices. • Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical public health programs, including setting goals, strategies, and key performance indicators (KPIs). • Guides the creation and improvement of programs based on emerging public health trends, evidence-based practices, and agency strategic priorities such as health equity and prevention. • Works with epidemiology partners to mitigate the spread of infectious disease • Oversees budget planning and financial management of both general and grant funding, ensuring efficient use of resources and supporting fund development efforts. • Collaborates with division and departmental leadership in strategic planning, organizational development, and alignment with public health goals. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx 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. Education: • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy in the United States, or an equivalent degree from a foreign medical institution. Experience: • At least 5 (five) years of administration, management and/or supervisory experience in public health, medical, or health administration field. • At least 1 (one) year of public speaking experience Licenses/Certifications: • Must have active Texas Medical license • Must have active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and National Provide Identified (NPI) number. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment. • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information. • In-depth understanding state and federal public health laws, regulations, and standards, including scope of authority for Local Health Authorities (LHAs). • Strong clinical decision-making and medical consultation skills. • Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information to make sound policy and operational decisions. Core Competencies • Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals • Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously • Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination • Ability to create strong, positive working relationships • Previous experience building and managing high performance teams • High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments • Must be a Systems-level thinker • Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven • Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change Leading Change • Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals • Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations • Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change • Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity. • Recovers quickly from setbacks Leading People • Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission • Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods • Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals. • Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results • Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers • Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions Building Coalitions • Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships • Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization 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 Communication • Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing • Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience Diversity, Equity, Inclusion • Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion • Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes • Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions • Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program 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. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: • This is a full-time position. • Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm. • Other days and hours as necessary. • Ability to travel across Harris County jurisdiction. Work Environment: • This position operates in both clinical and standard office environment settings with standard equipment such as computers, fax machines, scanners, phones, and photocopiers. Physical Demands: • This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time. Work Location: • Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Manage M/WBE projects portfolio, ensure compliance with vendor diversity programs, build partnerships, provide training, and supervise team members. | Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in contract compliance or procurement plus 1 year supplier diversity experience, strong communication, leadership, project management skills, and knowledge of relevant software. | Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity Mission: To connect, value, and empower people, businesses, and communities. Vision: An inclusive, accessible, prosperous, and resilient Harris County economy. What you will do at the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity: The Program Manager is a member of the Inclusive Procurements division at the Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity. As part of the Inclusive Procurements division, the Vendor Diversity Program ensures County contracts fairly benefit and include women, minorities, and other small businesses. The Program Manager is responsible for reviewing upcoming solicitations to optimize inclusive procurement practices and supervising the operational compliance of contractors and subcontractors under the Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program. Duties and Responsibilities: • Assists in developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating new or revised strategies, policies, and procedures to increase participation of minorities, women, and other small businesses in the County procurement and compliance process. • Portfolio Management: Manages a portfolio of M/WBE projects for the division. Including: Reviewing upcoming projects to define and manage vendor (prime and subcontractor) participation requirements and procedures, tracking, reporting, and benchmarking best practices in advance strategies such as breaking down large contracts, Good Faith Effort program/reporting, outreach, compliance, and others identified as the Vendor Diversity programs develop. • Maintain collaborative partnerships with procurement teams and county-wide operational staff to build relationships with the advocates for current and prospective diverse vendors. Including being a key participant in internal M/WBE working groups and providing training/technical assistance to peers inside the County. • Develop and manage networks, interact and liaise with the business community and with other governmental M/WBE programs to continuously promote business opportunities with the County and educate them on the purchasing and compliance process. Includes extensive community outreach to businesses, especially in hard-to-reach communities with additional barriers. • Directly manage assigned team members, including training, assigning and directing work, and providing ongoing coaching/performance feedback. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx 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. Education & Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Law or a related field • Three (3) years of progressive experience in contract compliance, procurement, auditing, accounting, paralegal, or related field required. OR • Associates degree (or a minimum of 60 college credit hours) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Law or a related field • Five (5) years of progressive experience in contract compliance, procurement, auditing, accounting, paralegal, or related field required. WITH: • One (1) year of experience in supplier diversity programs. Licensure: • Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License (upon hire) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication and research skills. • Ability to interpret, enforce and develop tools on the rules, regulations, and legal interpretations related to M/WBE programs. • Ability to understand the objectives of a strategic plan and manage self and team members to accomplish those objectives. • Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information. • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited, relative autonomy, and general review. • Demonstrated time and project management skills, including the ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization and detail-orientation and adjusting to changing circumstances. • Ability to identify problem areas and develop solutions/corrective measures, for ad-hoc situations and continuous program improvement. • Requires strong knowledge and intermediate proficiency using various types of office-related software to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, project management software, and other standard office equipment and software. • Ability to utilize effective leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation techniques. • Able to interact effectively with a diverse group of employees as part of planning, motivating, and coordinating the work of staff. • Read/comprehend legal contracts and regulatory materials, write/summarize complex compliance matters and create/adapt forms and other program materials, including reports. 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. • Three (3) years of management/supervisory experience in the areas above is preferred. • Experience writing and delivering complex reports to leadership highly desired. • Program and/or project management experience highly desired. • Professional experience with Peoplesoft, Monday.com, or other project management software tools. • Stakeholder management including engagement across internal departments, third-party consultants, the business community, and related business associations, labor unions, and other community stakeholders. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: • Full-time; Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. • The typical workday is eight-hour days Monday through Friday, but also subject to early morning, evening, weekend, emergency, and holiday work when required. • This position involves coordination with contractors, project managers, and various departments. • Visits to indoor and outdoor work locations. Work Environment: • Work is generally performed indoors in a professional office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels; as well as a percentage of time spent outdoors with exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, and storm conditions. • Site Visits: Extensive use of a vehicle and mobile device. • May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in office environments and outdoor work areas. • This role is eligible for remote work from within the greater Harris County region in compliance with the Harris County Telework Policy. This eligibility may be removed at any time due to policy changes, work demands or unsatisfactory productivity. Physical Demands: • Sitting for extended periods with frequent standing and walking and occasionally ascending /descending stairs. • Visits to indoor and outdoor work locations. • Ability to wear provides Personal Protective Equipment when onsite visits in the field. • Occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of constant force to move objects. Reporting Relationships: • Reports To Position: Assistant Director, M/WBE • Supervises Positions: 4 to 7 Project Monitors (FTEs) Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.