Zoonosis Epidemiologist Job Arlington Texas USA,Healthcare

Career Opportunities:
Zoonosis Epidemiologist (19638)

Posting 19638
-Posted
- Dept of State Health Services

- Region 2/3
- Life, Physical, and Social Science

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 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

Zoonosis Epidemiologist

Job Title

Program Specialist III

Agency

Dept of State Health Services

Department

Region 2/3

Posting Number

19638

Closing Date

09/11/2026

Posting Audience

Internal and External

Occupational Category

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Salary Range

$4,020.33 - $5,178.00

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Salary Group

TEXAS-B-19

Shift

Day

Additional Shift

None

Telework

Not Eligible for Telework

Travel

Up to 35%

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt

Nonexempt

Job Location City

ARLINGTON

Job Location Address

1301 S BOWEN RD STE 200

Other Locations

Arlington

MOS Codes

16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief

Job Description:

Under the direction of the PHR 2/3 Regional Zoonosis Control Program Manager/Veterinarian, performs moderately complex (journey-level) and comprehensive epidemiological work. Assists in the design, implementation, and analysis of notifiable conditions surveillance processes including conducting epidemiological investigations or studies. Abstracts epidemiological data from medical records of physicians, veterinarians, and hospitals. Participates in general data management and report writing for epidemiological investigations or studies on notifiable conditions.

Maintains disease databases and logs. Prepares oral and written reports and presentations. Initiates, develops, and maintains relationships with local governments, health departments, state and federal agencies, and private organizations to enhance and facilitate reporting, prevention, and control of zoonotic diseases and implementation of rabies prevention program. Provides consultative services and technical assistance to internal and external partners and the public concerning zoonotic diseases.

Implements rabies prevention program through consultations, education, facility inspections, and anti-rabies biologicals distribution. Plans, organizes, and participates in animal control officer training and zoonotic disease educational programs to broad audiences. Participates in local, regional, inter-regional, and statewide Zoonosis Control Programs (ZCP). Responds to emergency public health issues and assists in bioterrorism and disaster activities as needed. Participates in the cooperative use of epidemiological data with other agencies, states, and national organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Must be able to travel independently throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions. Member of the Incident Command Structure in response to public health emergencies. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, Texas Department of Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards. This position is office-based in the Arlington regional headquarters, Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm unless job duties, or a response requires mobile or remote work.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Epidemiology:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Conducts investigation of human and animal zoonotic disease suspects and laboratory confirmed cases directly or in coordination with local health departments. Participates in all aspects of specific epidemiological investigations or studies. Abstracts, reviews, and interprets medical information, including labs. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with epidemiology and surveillance partners.

Contacts partners and patients to identify and collect epidemiological data. Adheres to procedures and policies pertaining to notifiable disease…