Epidemiologist II - Outbreak & Bioterrorism Preparedness

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Communication skills

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

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.