Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

Position Description

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.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Stakeholder Engagement Manager, the Stakeholder Engagement Specialist will create and maintain relationships with disproportionately impacted communities, individuals, local agencies, and organizations in Harris County. The Stakeholder Engagement Specialist will develop and execute strategies for gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from the community about various County projects, programs, policies, and initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops strong relationships with disproportionately impacted communities and individuals, local agencies, and organizations in Harris County.
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of community engagement strategies, plans and programs.
• Prepares and conducts presentations to community groups, local agencies and organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Represents Harris County Public Health by serving on or participating in task forces, working groups, committees, advisory groups, emergency functions, and neighborhood groups
• Regularly partners with individuals, departments, community representatives or groups, and other outside agencies to obtain information, conduct assessments, identify needs, and ensure effectiveness and consistency of community engagement strategies. Ensures project phases are implemented according to timelines.
• Prepares written summaries, documents, infographics, and statistical and other reports. Presents conclusions and recommendations to leadership.
• Performs project and program effectiveness evaluation using performance measures, such as goals accomplished and timetables by selecting appropriate data collection methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Maintains stakeholder management databases and reporting systems. Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
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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 & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy/Administration, Government, or a directly related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience with community engagement, public affairs/community relations/outreach, and/or communications or related field Knowledge of neighborhood and community organizations and local agencies.
• Experience in event coordination, production, planning procedures and techniques.
• Experience with business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
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Knowledge, Skills, & 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.
• Ability to work well with teammates
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.
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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
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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
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Innovation

• Ability to adapt to change
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Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
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Communication

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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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.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Other days and hours as necessary.
• Telework option available after 90 days of consecutive employment.
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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.
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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.
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Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.
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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.