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Epidemiologist I
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Texas Department of State Health Services .
Date: Jan 6, 2026 Location: EL PASO, TX Closing Date: 07/07/2026 Posting Number: 12490 Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Region 9/10 Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19 Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $4,633.50 per month Pay Frequency: Monthly Shift: Day Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 20% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Job Description Under the direct supervision of the Epidemiology Supervisor, performs moderately complex epidemiological work. Participates in the Epidemiology Response Program, planning and implementing regional CDC preparedness and epidemiological activities. Conducts epidemiologic investigations of individual cases and clusters of infectious disease, collects and analyzes data to detect trends, outbreaks, and other adverse public health events. Provides training on surveillance, disease reporting, and public health preparedness. Develops technical reports, spreadsheets, databases, and educational material. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Travels within Texas and PHR 9/10 (33 counties).
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE (40%)
– Collects and analyzes data to detect trends and outbreaks, conducts case investigations, uses databases and statistical software, abstracts medical charts, develops procedures for notifiable conditions, improves reporting timeliness, assists in quality assurance, participates in syndromic surveillance and disaster epidemiology.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (20%)
– Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with partners, provides accurate technical information, maintains confidentiality, promotes awareness of current communicable disease issues, assembles resources for investigations or projects.
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (20%)
– Participates in the Epidemiology Response Team, responds to all-hazards events, assists in disaster planning, participates in on‑call rotation for 24/7 availability, inventories response equipment, travels to develop stakeholder relationships.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION (10%)
– Develops training programs on reporting and surveillance, prepares articles, fact sheets, and brochures, delivers presentations, promotes preventative measures, uses electronic technology.
OTHER DUTIES (10%)
– May serve in disaster response or continuity of operations, supports regional health operations, may respond to emergencies nationwide, requires safe vehicle operation and adherence to HHSC policies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of epidemiology principles, notifiable conditions laws, evidence-based interventions, bioterrorism preparedness, data management, medical terminology, and educational program development.
Skill in word processing, databases, statistical and mapping software (EpiInfo, SAS, ArcGIS), public speaking, writing technical reports, constructing questionnaires, abstracting data, stakeholder communication.
Ability to interpret statistical data, communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, build relationships, exercise sound judgment, travel on short notice, analyze situations, and determine appropriate action.
Initial Screening Criteria
Master’s or Doctorate advanced degree in Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Statistics, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
Must be able to meet travel requirements (20% day and 10% night).
Must be willing to work beyond standard hours during public health emergencies.
Additional Information
Initial prescreening by phone may be conducted.
In‑basket interview may be conducted.
Texas Class C driver’s license or equivalent required for safe vehicle operation.
Nearest Major Market: El Paso
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Epidemiologist I
role at
Texas Department of State Health Services .
Date: Jan 6, 2026 Location: EL PASO, TX Closing Date: 07/07/2026 Posting Number: 12490 Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Region 9/10 Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19 Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $4,633.50 per month Pay Frequency: Monthly Shift: Day Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 20% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Job Description Under the direct supervision of the Epidemiology Supervisor, performs moderately complex epidemiological work. Participates in the Epidemiology Response Program, planning and implementing regional CDC preparedness and epidemiological activities. Conducts epidemiologic investigations of individual cases and clusters of infectious disease, collects and analyzes data to detect trends, outbreaks, and other adverse public health events. Provides training on surveillance, disease reporting, and public health preparedness. Develops technical reports, spreadsheets, databases, and educational material. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Travels within Texas and PHR 9/10 (33 counties).
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE (40%)
– Collects and analyzes data to detect trends and outbreaks, conducts case investigations, uses databases and statistical software, abstracts medical charts, develops procedures for notifiable conditions, improves reporting timeliness, assists in quality assurance, participates in syndromic surveillance and disaster epidemiology.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (20%)
– Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with partners, provides accurate technical information, maintains confidentiality, promotes awareness of current communicable disease issues, assembles resources for investigations or projects.
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (20%)
– Participates in the Epidemiology Response Team, responds to all-hazards events, assists in disaster planning, participates in on‑call rotation for 24/7 availability, inventories response equipment, travels to develop stakeholder relationships.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION (10%)
– Develops training programs on reporting and surveillance, prepares articles, fact sheets, and brochures, delivers presentations, promotes preventative measures, uses electronic technology.
OTHER DUTIES (10%)
– May serve in disaster response or continuity of operations, supports regional health operations, may respond to emergencies nationwide, requires safe vehicle operation and adherence to HHSC policies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of epidemiology principles, notifiable conditions laws, evidence-based interventions, bioterrorism preparedness, data management, medical terminology, and educational program development.
Skill in word processing, databases, statistical and mapping software (EpiInfo, SAS, ArcGIS), public speaking, writing technical reports, constructing questionnaires, abstracting data, stakeholder communication.
Ability to interpret statistical data, communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, build relationships, exercise sound judgment, travel on short notice, analyze situations, and determine appropriate action.
Initial Screening Criteria
Master’s or Doctorate advanced degree in Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Statistics, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
Must be able to meet travel requirements (20% day and 10% night).
Must be willing to work beyond standard hours during public health emergencies.
Additional Information
Initial prescreening by phone may be conducted.
In‑basket interview may be conducted.
Texas Class C driver’s license or equivalent required for safe vehicle operation.
Nearest Major Market: El Paso
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