Job Description
Join Dallas County's urgent mission to safeguard community health! We're seeking a passionate Public Health Specialist to address critical public health challenges in real-time. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to coordinate emergency responses, analyze health data trends, and implement targeted interventions. Work alongside government leaders, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders to protect Dallas residents from emerging health threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a direct difference in public safety.
Why Apply Now? This urgent position offers accelerated hiring timelines and priority onboarding to address pressing public health needs in Dallas County.
Responsibilities
- Lead emergency public health response operations during crises
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify disease outbreaks
- Develop and implement community health education programs
- Coordinate inter-agency partnerships for resource deployment
- Monitor compliance with federal/state health regulations
- Prepare urgent public health advisories and communications
- Conduct field investigations for health hazard assessments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 3+ years of government/public health experience
- Certified in Emergency Response (CEH or equivalent)
- Advanced data analysis skills (SPSS, SAS, or R)
- Experience with health surveillance systems
- Strong crisis management and decision-making abilities
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred