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      Houston Health Department Reviews

      3.3

      62% would recommend to a friend

      (69 total reviews)
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      Stephen Williams

      68% approve of CEO

      44% positive business outlook

      Houston Health Department has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 69 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Houston Health Department employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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      69 reviews
      4.0
      15 Feb 2026

      Learn lab techniques fast and right, learn how government admin works

      Microbiologist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Staff in HHD are supportive in teaching you lab skills - Skills taught under strict quality assurance and quality control practices - Sense of community in with the laboratory department

      Cons

      - Admin processes can take time - Since 2020 onwards, funding for roles and department may fluctuate at HHD but overall in public health

      1.0
      3 Feb 2026

      Warming Centers

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      We partner with other city departments to fulfill our civic responsibility, to help individuals and families with limited or no access to shelter from the unbearable and harsh climate.

      Cons

      Environmental hazard(s) for volunteers and guests with no access to showers. Mental health issues, lack of medical attention. Unsafe working constraints for essential employees.

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