Epidemiologist II

Overview

Date posted:
Dec 28, 2025

Location:

AUSTIN, TX, US, 78753

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Functional

Title:

Epidemiologist II

Job Title: Epidemiologist II

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Epidemiology & Surveillance

Posting Number: 9387

Closing Date: 01/29/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 15%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200

Other Locations: MOS Codes: 230X,43EX,43HX,43TX,4E0X1,61G,HM,SEI
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Under the direction of the Data Management and Analytics Group Manager, the Epidemiologist II performs advanced epidemiological work related to HIV/HCV/STD data management and analyses. The work may require specialized knowledge of health behaviors related to HIV/HCV/STD transmission and includes, but is not limited to:

• Assisting with planning and execution of epidemiological and surveillance projects
• Collection and analyses of data through these projects
• Analyzing HIV/HCV/STD surveillance and program data to process data requests
• Assisting with other data management responsibilities of the group
• Utilizing THISIS, eHARS, and other relevant surveillance systems for data analytic activities
• Participating in, and evaluating, the development of data management and analytic procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Assisting with quality assurance measures to ensure disease data analyses are accurate and timely
• Performing other duties as assigned

Work is performed with general supervision and moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts HIV/HCV/STD surveillance data analysis; conducts research investigations, surveillance, and assessment using standard scientific methods and programmatic needs or new approaches; provides research and technical assistance regarding epidemiological methods, study design, and program evaluation; prepares data for web-based query systems as needed (30%).
• Assists in providing HIV/HCV/STD data to policy makers, public health practitioners, internal and external partners, and the public (30%).
• Conducts analyses of survey-collected data; applies advanced statistical and analytical procedures; current projects focus on HIV/HCV/STD behavioral risk factors, testing, treatment, transmission, medical care, and clinical outcomes (15%).
• Participates in epidemiological and surveillance project activities, including development of local survey questions and survey formative assessment and medical chart abstractions (15%).
• Presents results and findings to appropriate audiences; assists with reviews of reports, manuscripts, and other documents for accuracy (5%).
• Other duties as assigned, including supporting disaster response/COOP activation; may require alternate shift pattern or location (5%).

• Knowledge of major functions of public health.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis concepts (preferably SAS), database management, and their applications to public health surveillance and research.
• Knowledge of health status, socioeconomic and demographic measures used in public health.
• Knowledge of population, socioeconomic and health outcomes data sources.
• Knowledge of programming logic and scripting.
• Knowledge of human subjects protections and confidentiality issues.
• Knowledge of HIV and other infectious diseases.
• Skill in data analysis with statistical software (preferably SAS).
• Skill in writing syntax to perform data analysis (preferably SAS).
• Skill in using computers and software relevant to data collection and analysis (e.g., NEDSS-based systems, Excel, PowerPoint, Epi Info, SAS, R, STATA, SPSS, Access).
• Skill in internet publishing/graphics and data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Skill in verbal and written communication; scientific presentation; developing reports, fact sheets, dashboards.
• Skill in handling sensitive personal health information; data interpretation.
• Ability to organize, manipulate, and manage complex data; query complex databases (preferably with SAS).
• Ability to use population data for public health planning and evaluation; meet deadlines; exercise independent judgment; work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret public health laws, rules, regulations, and recommendations related to HIV/HCV/STD.
• Ability to shift focus for urgent requests.

• Graduation from a four-year college/university with major…