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Form of workHarris 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 Operation & Technology Manager, the Information & Referral Specialist will support the Environmental Public Health (EPH) division, through assigned duties including customer service and constituent interaction, handling inquiries, administrative support, documentation, and accurate entry of data into the appropriate systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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 Operation & Technology Manager, the Information & Referral Specialist will support the Environmental Public Health (EPH) division, through assigned duties including customer service and constituent interaction, handling inquiries, administrative support, documentation, and accurate entry of data into the appropriate systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet citizens in a professional and courteous manner, answer calls, take messages, and field questions from the public, industry, and agencies, - handling inquiries when able and/or referring them to appropriate personnel.
- Provide complete and accurate information to callers requesting environmental public health services.
- Take complaints from citizens during regular working hours, enter all information into applicable database, and assign to an investigator.
- Accurately enter data into various databases, spreadsheets, and/or documents that would come from citizens and/or business personnel.
- Collect funds for Harris County permits and keep records of collections.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for citizens, employees, and supervisors.
- Mail letters, permits, material, and various other items.
- Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail and other material, and prepare answers to routine letters.
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: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.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- One (1) year of customer service experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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
- 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
- Innovation
- Ability to adapt to change
- 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
- Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-Time
- Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm
- 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, and printers.
Physical Demands:
- This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bend and stand for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health: 1111 Fannin St. Houston, TX 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.
Employment Type: Regular Full-timeDue to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
