Job/Position DescriptionUnder the general direction of the Preparedness Branch Manager, performs highly visible advanced consultative services and technical assistance work for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP). Work involves planning, developing, implementing and evaluating public health preparedness and response exercises following Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance. Provides consultative services and technical assistance to public and private partners, stakeholders, and local and state agencies in the development of integrated drills and exercises relating to health and medical activities. Regularly interacts with a variety of stakeholders, including executive leadership, and may represent the program at local, regional and state meetings, committees, or workgroups. Works closely and coordinates with other teams in the Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Section. Develops and maintains a working relationship with the Texas Division of Emergency Management training and exercise team, as well as other state level response agencies and stakeholders. Actively participates in public health emergency/disaster response which may include on-call duty and/or alternate work schedule. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR) offers 1 to 4 day telework to its team members, in accordance with agency and division telework policy. This positionand#146;s ability to telework will be determined by CHEPR leadership, RLHO policy, and agency and division telework policies. Staff performance is monitored to ensure appropriate use of work hours and agency assets. The position will be required to come into the office, as directed, to fulfill essential job functions and for any public health response activations. The Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports DSHSand#146;s mission of providing response support to the State Medical Operations Center and/or State Operations Center, requires staff to report onsite within two hours, and the ability to work a 12and#150;14-hour shift. Disaster response activations can require working in person, 7 days a week, for as long as 2-4 weeks.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (35%) Oversees the development, strategic planning, implementation, tracking, coordination, logistic support and evaluation of an integrated, statewide program of public health and medical (ESF-8) related drills and exercises. Work involves designing developing, and coordinating diverse types of exercises, including seminars, workshops, tabletops, games, drills, functional and full-scale exercises. Consults and collaborates with regional and local public health departments, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), other state and federal agencies as well as other public and/or private entities to ensure coordinated exercise efforts in order to optimize investment of time and financial resources. Serves as primary point of contact with contractors employed by DSHS to develop and manage preparedness and response exercises. Supports and/or facilitates After Action Report (AAR) and Improvement Planning (IP) activities. Coordinates and manages production and content of After Action Reports and summaries for exercises and real-world inc https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=605442 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.