CITY OF BROWNWOOD

Job Assignment: Public Health Project Coordinator
Job Number: 40-1111
Department: 40 - Health Equity
Pay: $3,246 per month / $18.73 per hour
Immediate Supervisor: Health Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position working under the direction of the Health Director. Funding for this position is from grant programs and is subject to appropriations that will expire at the end of the grant term (May 2024). Position is responsible for coordinating of the Public Health Equity (Disparities) Grant Work Plan and billing for associated grant expenses. Work involves collaboration with Health Department staff, state and local government in identifying community needs and current community resources, then assisting in building a plan to promote equity in areas identified as underserved or in greater need. Must be willing to adopt and exhibit the City of Brownwood “I SERVE” Core Values.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC WORK PERFORMED:

• Following and development of the Public Health Equity Grant Plan and Budget
• Gathering data to determine underserved or higher risk groups
• Leading data review, planning and implementation of plan
• Fostering of community relationships to assist in health equity and achieving plan goals
• Coordinating with Community Education Coordination for outreach actives and education as needed
• Aiding other Health Department staff to meet needs of the community
• Delivery of specimens to lab, may require travel
• Successfully complete IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 NIMS introductory courses and provide documentation to Public Health Preparedness Coordinator upon completion
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
None.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Works indoors and occasionally work outdoors. Ability to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary. May be exposed to electrical, mechanical, or chemical hazards. When operating or maintaining office equipment and potential risk of exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogen.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Frequent contact with MRC volunteers, employees, healthcare providers and staff, and City and State officials in person and by telephone.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; additional education preferred.
• Experience in community outreach or grant administration desired.