Epidemiologist II Job at Galveston County Health District, Texas City, TX

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  • Galveston County Health District
  • Texas City, TX

Job Description

Epidemiologist II


Galveston County Health District is seeking a dedicated Epidemiologist II to join our team! In this role, you will perform investigations related to notifiable diseases, disease outbreaks, and public health preparedness activities in Galveston County and other counties as requested by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Why Join Us?

We don't just offer a job—we offer a career with fantastic benefits , including:
Amazing retirement package to secure your future
Affordable medical insurance to keep you and your family covered
Generous paid time off to help you recharge
FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
FREE parking —because the little things matter too!

What You'll Do:

• Investigate assigned reportable diseases and conditions according to protocol for analysis by the program director and diagnosis by the Local Health Authority (LHA)
• Research guidelines from the CDC and DSHS on disease prevention and control
• Assist with public health preparedness response planning
• Develop policies and procedures to support public health preparedness and response
• Collect and verify case data, submit early notification of findings or potential public health threats
• Identify treated and untreated contacts for disease control
• Research and present state and national guidelines for disease prevention and control
• Track and investigate elevated childhood blood levels
• Participate as a member of the 24/7 on-call team
• Monitor health data through active and passive surveillance
• Assist in preparing monthly reports for the United Board of Health
• Prepare reports for immunization, outbreak tracking, and public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) for DSHS
• Enter completed cases into the NEDDS database and perform quality assurance reviews
• Review and abstract medical records, lab results, and other healthcare documents
• Manage disease registries and databases (blood lead, hepatitis)
• Educate the public and medical professionals about disease prevention and reporting
• Liaise with medical facilities and other stakeholders involved in disease reporting
• Coordinate elevated blood lead activities
• Serve as backup to the Epidemiology Manager when needed
• Respond to disease outbreaks, emergency situations, and public health disasters
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Natural Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in epidemiology, tracking, and investigating reportable health conditions
• Previous experience as a public health epidemiologist in a government setting preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful, but not required
• Must maintain 24/7 accessibility for potential emergencies
• Must have a satisfactory DMV/MVR background check
• Ability to provide spur-of-the-moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Customer service-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry systems
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
• Must comply with GCHD immunization policies and ICS training requirements

Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

No phone calls, please

ADA/EEO/DFWP

Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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