Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin-Rowley - Chief People Officer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FY23_IWDS
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of five (5) grant funded positions effective May 16, 2026, for the FY23 Public Health Infrastructure Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This request supports the creation of five positions to strengthen operational and programmatic capacity at Harris County Public Health. Four positions within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) convert temporary roles to full-time positions to maintain critical logistical, fleet, and facility support for daily operations, agency events, and emergency response readiness while reducing reliance on general fund expenditures. Additionally, one position within the Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI) will provide governance and performance oversight for the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), coordinating grant activities, monitoring implementation progress, and working with internal and external stakeholders to address barriers and support successful execution.
These five positions will be funded through the PHIG A1 Award.
Expected Impact:
The four positions within OTS will increase staffing capacity and will enable the agency to convert long-term temporary personnel to full-time employees, providing greater work...
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