0000000818.EPIDEMIOLOGIST II.HS-OPHP/BIOTERR/PREP LAB

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dallas County in Texas is seeking an Epidemiologist II to lead investigations, develop outbreak and bioterrorism response plans, and analyze illness data as part of the public health preparedness team in Dallas, Texas.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience, strong data reporting skills, and the ability to travel with a valid Texas driver’s license. You will train Epidemiologist I staff and support emergency response activities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required and three (3) years of work related experience.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Must have knowledge of epidemiology, public health, and disease outbreak investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Leads infectious disease outbreak investigations or potential bioterrorism events; establishes prevention and control procedures.
• Monitors disease surveillance data sources at local, regional, and state levels.
• Facilitates collection and reporting of quality data.
• Assists with development, maintenance, and analysis of standard data collection systems.
• Assists with grant documentation and proposal preparation for funding sources.
• Provides public health preparedness orientation and training to Epidemiologist I’s.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Epidemiology knowledge

Communication skills

Data reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Descripción del empleo

0000000818.EPIDEMIOLOGIST II.HS-OPHP/BIOTERR/PREP LAB

Job Description

Leads epidemiological investigations, develops outbreak/bioterrorism plans in support of public health preparedness and emergency response activities, and analyzes and interprets illness/disease/biologic data collected as part of a vector control/bioterrorism surveillance/public health emergency team.

Responsibilities

• 1. Serves as lead investigator for infectious disease outbreak investigations or potential bioterrorism events; and establishes prevention and control procedures.
• 2. Monitors local, regional and state maintained data sources related to disease surveillance, outbreaks and public health emergencies
• 3. Facilitates the collection and reporting of quality data.
• 4. Assists with the development, maintenance and analysis of a standard data collection system.
• 5. Assists with grant documentation and preparation of proposals for potential funding sources.
• 6. Provides public health preparedness orientation and training to Epidemiologist I’s.
• 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, or in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of work related experience.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Requires knowledge of principles, practices, current developments and techniques related to epidemiology, public health and disease outbreak investigations. Must have a valid Class Texas Drivers License and good driving record. Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history. Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.

Physical/Environmental Requirements: Ability to withstand prolonged standing, walking, sitting and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs, unassisted. Ability to travel to various work site locations. Protective equipment may be required in the event of a public health emergency or bioterrorism event.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26001040
• Posting Date 11/09/2026, 03:07 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Dchhs Grants, Dallas, TX, 75207, US