Job Description
Join our critical mission to protect El Paso's community health! The Texas Department of State Health Services has an immediate opening for a Public Health Investigator to lead disease surveillance and outbreak response efforts. This urgent position offers competitive benefits, including state retirement plans and comprehensive health insurance. Help us safeguard public health while advancing your career in government service.
Responsibilities
- Conduct epidemiological investigations for reportable diseases and outbreaks
- Collect and analyze public health data to identify trends and risks
- Coordinate with healthcare providers and community stakeholders
- Develop and implement intervention strategies for disease prevention
- Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for public health action
- Provide education to community groups on health protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 2+ years of public health investigation experience
- Texas Department of State Health Services certification preferred
- Strong data analysis and statistical interpretation skills
- Excellent communication in English and Spanish
- Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean record