Division Manager - Epidemiology - Public Health - Clinical

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement benefits

12 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a leader to oversee epidemiology operations, directing disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, epidemiologic analysis, and data reporting to support timely, data-driven public health decisions.

The role includes supervising staff, developing protocols, and communicating actionable findings to leadership, partners, and the public. Strong collaboration with state, federal agencies, laboratories, and communities is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience in epidemiologic analysis, disease surveillance, communicable disease investigation, outbreak response, or related field.
• Supervisory experience in a public health or epidemiology setting preferred.
• Experience interpreting and communicating complex epidemiologic and public health data to leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct disease surveillance activities by overseeing data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to ensure timely, accurate public health information.
• Lead outbreak investigations and response efforts by prioritizing investigations and coordinating internal and external response activities.
• Supervise epidemiology staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, and supporting staff development.
• Develop and implement epidemiologic policies, procedures, and protocols to standardize data collection, analysis, reporting, and program operations.
• Interpret findings and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership, stakeholders, and the public.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Epidemiology data interpretation

Public health communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in public health

Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Biostatistics

Job description

Leads county epidemiology operations by directing disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, epidemiologic analysis, and data reporting to support timely, data-driven public health decision-making. Oversees epidemiology staff, develops operational protocols, and communicates actionable findings to leadership, partners, and the public.

Examples of Duties

• Direct disease surveillance activities by overseeing data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant public health information.
• Lead outbreak investigations and response efforts by assessing epidemiologic information, establishing investigative priorities, and coordinating internal and external response activities.
• Supervise epidemiology staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, addressing personnel issues, and supporting staff development and training.
• Develop and implement epidemiologic policies, procedures, and protocols to standardize data collection, analysis, reporting, and program operations.
• Interpret epidemiologic findings and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership, stakeholders, and the public in a clear and actionable manner.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, state and federal agencies, laboratories, and community partners to resolve reporting issues, share information, and align response strategies.
• Support emergency preparedness and incident response activities by participating in response planning and helping establish operational priorities during public health events.
• Guide data-informed program direction by identifying emerging threats, evaluating data quality, and recommending interventions, resource priorities, and response actions.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience in epidemiologic analysis, disease surveillance, communicable disease investigation, outbreak response, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a public health or epidemiology setting preferred.
• Experience interpreting and communicating complex epidemiologic and public health data to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with healthcare providers, local, state, and federal agencies, laboratories, and community partners.

Supplemental Information

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more. To ensure the proper delivery of emails please add [e-mail] to your email safe list.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

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