Position Description
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.
Our Values:
HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being.
- Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
- Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
- Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
- Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
- Collaboration- We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Administrative Services, the Project Coordinator is responsible for managing Harris County Public Health's contracts post-award through the end of their life-cycle. The position works independently in a highly organized manner in collaboration with all Public Health offices and divisions and liaises with vendors as well as other County departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leads kick-off meetings between newly awarded vendors and Public Health to establish the contractual relationship and ensure contractual expectations are set.
- Ensures newly awarded vendors are set up as suppliers in STARS, ensuring a requisition has been created and a purchase order dispatched (if applicable for the contract).
- Monitors each contract for compliance with legal requirements, amount spent, and milestones being met.
- Manages contract renewals and amendments by tracking key contract dates, coordinating with offices and divisions to identify required changes, and ensuring timely execution prior to contract expiration.
- Review and provide status updates on Harris County Attorney Memo Application items on a weekly basis.
- Save and store Commissioners Court approved documents on the intranet site, in CLEAR, and in the contract repository to ensure it is up to date and accurate on all contract information and documentation.
- Escalates contract or vendor issues to the appropriate party and coordinates with CAO and/or Purchasing on contract disputes.
- Assists with other duties as needed.
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.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Legal Studies, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Excellent reasoning and judgment skills.
- Knowledge of business administration and advanced secretarial practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of customer service practices and procedures.
Core Competencies:
- Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
- Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
- Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
- Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
- Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.
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
Certification:
- Contract or Procurement certification preferred.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is a Regular | Full-Time position.
- Monday – Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
- Other days and hours as necessary.
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.
- May require travel.
Physical Demands:
- This is largely a 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 (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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