Epidemiology and Surveillance Manager

Career Opportunities:
Epidemiology and Surveillance Manager (21490)

Posting 21490
-Posted
09/14/2026

- Dept of State Health Services

- TB Branch

- Management
- Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

Functional

Title:

Epidemiology and Surveillance Manager

Job Title:

Manager IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: TB Branch
Posting Number: 21490
Closing Date: 09/28/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $8,000.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200
Other Locations: None
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Brief Job Description

Under supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) and Hansen's Disease Section Director, performs highly complex managerial work administering the daily operations of the TB and Hansen's Disease Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. Work involves establishing and achieving goals and objectives; developing guidelines, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating activities within the program. Effectively supervise program staff and foster a work environment that promotes teamwork, competency, and a highly skilled workforce within the Branch.

Provide clear directions and guidance to each team. Work with the Section, DSHS laboratory, including regional and local health department management staff to ensure a system of surveillance and reporting are maintained to accurately determine the impact of tuberculosis and Hansen’s disease in Texas. Serve as the Section’s subject matter expert in the development of electronic data software applications. Participate in completing division assignments including legislative requests.

Essential Job Functions

25% - Plan, assign, and supervise the work of the TB Epidemiology and Surveillance staff:
Hire, manage, and develop staff through mentoring, training, and performance appraisals. Identify training needs of direct reports, develop work performance plans, and conduct performance evaluations annually. Work within agency constraints to provide staff with the training, tools, and information needed to carry out their responsibilities and to succeed in their work. Direct and evaluate staff and recommend appropriate personnel actions to foster a fair, honest and equitable work environment to promote teamwork and competency.

Direct work assignments and provide clear direction on responsibilities and work performance expectations using written and verbal communication. Review and approve leave and ensure all human resource activities are in accordance with agency and system policy. Disseminate information and management decisions regarding relevant departmental activities. Provides directions to staff regarding activities and operations of their functional areas. Post vacant positions and…