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The Epidemiologist III performs advanced research and epidemiological work within the Injury Prevention Unit, including data analysis and evaluation. They are responsible for developing grant-funded projects, generating scientific publications, and consulting with health professionals to solve public health problems.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field and experience working as an epidemiologist or data analyst. Proficiency in using SAS to analyze large datasets is required for this position.
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.
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Functional Title: Injury Prevention Epidemiologist
Job Title: Epidemiologist III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Injury Prevention
Posting Number: 21103
Closing Date: 09/22/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $7,503.29
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 230X,43EX,43HX,43TX,4E0X1,61G,HM,SEI12
Brief Job Description:
The Epidemiologist III performs highly advanced (senior-level) research and epidemiological work in the EMS and Trauma Registries (EMSTR) program within the Injury Prevention Unit. Reports to the Analytics Branch Manager under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Cleans, prepares, analyzes, and evaluates data and communicates results to diverse audiences. Consults with health professionals, researchers, and other epidemiologists within DSHS to define and solve specific problems and to assure quality control across methods, procedures, and statistical analysis. Develops and directs grant-funded projects, generates scientific publications, public health reports and presentation of completed work to agency/program management, and presents at scientific conferences. Develop educational materials and trainings used in implementing epidemiology programs. Uses specialized software, such as SAS, SQL, and Tableau, to analyze and display data for presentations, reports, publications, and other products. Participates in cross-functional training within the Injury Prevention Unit and DSHS. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
EJF1. Designs, develops, and implements advanced epidemiologic investigations related to EMSTR data following new or standardized scientific polices / protocols, coordinating studies, collecting, analyzing and evaluating data, and interpreting results. Translates complex findings into accessible reports, briefs, and data visualizations to inform stakeholders. (30%)
EJF2. Develops and directs grant-funded projects, generates scientific publications, public health reports and presentations of completed work to agency / program management, and presents at scientific conferences. Responds to data requests from internal and external requestors, standardizes data requests, and shares results in easily digestible formats. (25%)
EFJ3. Consults with health professionals, researchers, and other epidemiologists within DSHS to define and solve specific problems and to assure quality control across methods, procedures, and statistical analyses. (20%)
EJF4. Consults with health professionals, including managers, researchers, and other epidemiologists within DSHS to define and solve specific public health and injury prevention problems and to assure quality control across methods, procedures, and statistical analysis. (20%)
EJF5. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements. (5%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of epidemiology and related biostatistics; infectious diseases, adverse reproductive outcomes, cancer, or other chronic diseases; occupational and environmental diseases or injuries; and how causes of disease affect epidemiologic practices.
Knowledge of statistical concepts, research methods and planning, and their applications to public health surveillance, epidemiology, and research.
Knowledge of analysis of large data sets.
Knowledge of research planning and evaluation methods.
Knowledge of computer software package applications, including statistical packages and programs such as SAS, SAS Macros, SAS Viya, and SQL; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), and Tableau.
Skill in:
Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, in collecting and abstracting data from health records, in analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data, and in critical thinking.
Skills in project management to organize major project activities into a logical sequence with a reasonable and achievable set of deadlines.
Skills in technical writing to communicate projects/research clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences.
Skills in the development of technical standard operating procedures and data management plans.
Ability to:
Ability to conduct epidemiological studies and investigations, and to communicate effectively.
Ability to manage projects and prepare reports on epidemiological studies and investigations. to interpret and publish findings; and to supervise the work of others.
Ability to plan and direct programs and to plan and report on epidemiological investigations.
Ability to review the work of other epidemiologists.
Ability to work independently and show initiative
Ability to gather information from a variety of sources and to synthesize and translate detailed information into simpler terms.
Ability to interpret complex statistical analysis, charts, and tables; to develop and analyze measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work with others as part of a team.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria:
Required graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with an emphasis on public health, epidemiology, health or social science, statistics, or a related field;
AND
Experience using SAS to analyze large datasets
AND
Experience working as an epidemiologist/researcher/public health data analyst.
Additional Information:
“IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION:
Information on the application and resume must clearly state how the applicant meets initial selection criteria in the Summary of Experience section in order to be interviewed.
Applicants must provide information relevant to the required experience for this position. Answer all questions and completely summarize your experience including technical and managerial responsibilities and any special training, skills and qualifications for each position you have held in the employment history section of application.
All fields on the application must be filled-in completely. This includes, but is not limited to, previous salary, previous supervisor, and reason for leaving previous position.
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to complete an in-basket exercise.
Agency salary policy, budget and candidate’s qualifications will dictate final salary offer.
This position is eligible for partial telework within the state of Texas.
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at [email protected].
Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:
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