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Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 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.
AMCAR Manager Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Mosquito and Vector Control Division Director, the Alternative Mosquito Control & Applied Research Manager is responsible for evaluating novel and existing surveillance and control methodologies, to determine their feasibility within the Mosquito and Vector Control Program.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for implementing, executing and evaluating various research project in collaboration with internal and external collaborators, documents, reports, and present research findings to management and at local and national conferences.
Oversee the Test and Evaluation section, Bottle Bioassay (BBA) and Knock Down Resistance (KDR).
Responsible for exploring and acquiring extramural project funding opportunities to drive innovation and build sustainable capacity in the division.
Provides expertise, training, and ensure the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of AMCAR field and laboratory activities to include mosquito rearing and Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), and Project Premonition.
Conducts statistical analysis on data collected, interpret and present internally and externally.
Oversee applied field and laboratory-based research focused on mosquito bionomics, vector and disease surveillance, operational and applied entomology, and integrated control of mosquito populations.
Create a plan of action, design, execute and evaluate projects, generate manuscripts and submit for publication in accredited peer review journals.
Provide fiscal oversight for the Test and Evaluation and AMCAR sections.
Other duties as assigned including responding to an emergency event.
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:
Master's degree in Entomology, Public Health, Ecology, or related field from an accredited College or University.
Experience:
Five (5) years' work-related experience in applied vector and vector-borne disease surveillance and control, medical entomology, laboratory operations or entomology, required (Work experience can include relevant work conducted in relation too, or as part of degree requirements.)
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a supervisory capacity.
Licenses/Certifications:
Must have valid (TX) driver's license upon hire and acceptable driving record.
Must complete the necessary FEMA ICS Training required for our department within six months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of operations within an Integrated Pest Control Management Program.
Knowledge of mosquito biology and bionomics.
Knowledge of statistical software.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
Knowledge of insect resistance management strategies.
Knowledge of pertinent scientific literature, experimental design and statistical analysis.
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.
Preferences
Education:
Doctoral degree
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular | Full- Time 40hrs per week.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Required field work and travel relative to field supervision and special projects.
Physical Demands:
This position sedentary, laboratory, and field based.
Will require lifting up to 50 pounds, navigating tough environmental conditions, bending and standing.
Work Location:
HCPH - Mosquito Vector Control / 3330 Old Spanish Trail, Bldg. D, Houston 77021
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.
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