Posting number: 26-192
Department: Public Health - PR_7015 - Clinical
Job classification: Division Manager - Epidemiology
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Health Education, Health Sciences, Health Care Support, Medical
Leads county epidemiology operations by directing disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, epidemiologic analysis, and data reporting to support timely, data-driven public health decision-making. Oversees epidemiology staff, develops operational protocols, and communicates actionable findings to leadership, partners, and the public.
Direct disease surveillance activities by overseeing data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant public health information.
Lead outbreak investigations and response efforts by assessing epidemiologic information, establishing investigative priorities, and coordinating internal and external response activities.
Supervise epidemiology staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, addressing personnel issues, and supporting staff development and training.
Develop and implement epidemiologic policies, procedures, and protocols to standardize data collection, analysis, reporting, and program operations.
Interpret epidemiologic findings and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership, stakeholders, and the public in a clear and actionable manner.
Coordinate with healthcare providers, state and federal agencies, laboratories, and community partners to resolve reporting issues, share information, and align response strategies.
Support emergency preparedness and incident response activities by participating in response planning and helping establish operational priorities during public health events.
Guide data-informed program direction by identifying emerging threats, evaluating data quality, and recommending interventions, resource priorities, and response actions.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a closely related field.
Five years of experience in epidemiologic analysis, disease surveillance, communicable disease investigation, outbreak response, or related field.
Supervisory experience in a public health or epidemiology setting preferred.
Experience interpreting and communicating complex epidemiologic and public health data to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and stakeholders.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with healthcare providers, local, state, and federal agencies, laboratories, and community partners.
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Denton County is located on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Denton County was established by the Texas legislature on April 11, 1846. In 2024, Denton County's population was over 1 million residents, and it is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Denton County has a total area of 951 square miles. As of 2025, Denton County has 1,987 employees and 43 elected officials. Denton County has one of the lowest county-wide tax rates of the top 15 counties by population in the State of Texas.
Denton County residents enjoy three lakes, beautiful city parks and trails, museums, and other attractions. The county’s proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers residents access to several nationally recognized entertainment attractions, including nine other North Texas water bodies, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
MISSION: Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce. We will carry out our duties by respecting citizens, maintaining fiscal responsibility, demonstrating accountability, and fairly and equitably allocating resources.
For employment opportunities, please visit: https://dentoncounty.gov/jobs.
