EPIDEMIOLOGY SPECIALIST-TB OUTREACH-Public Health

EPIDEMIOLOGY SPECIALIST-TB OUTREACH-Public Health

Salary

$28.20 - $29.47 Hourly

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

11207

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The Epidemiology Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of TB Prevention & Control division of the Public Health Department including investigating TB cases and suspecting and associating investigations which includes the identification and follow-up of all contacts e.g., skin test, x-ray, medical clinic appointments and ninety (90) day repeat TST's. Responsible for all high-risk screening activities along with other duties assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contacts investigation interview, works up testing and referrals for TB cases and suspects
• Responsible for all paperwork related to contact investigation
• Performs high risk screening activities
• Locates, transports and medicates patients
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and forms, equipment, methods and techniques used to provide counseling services
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public health education; pertinent federal, state, and local codes laws and regulations; communicable disease and how to protect themselves from disease process.
• Understanding of filing system and maintaining a large changing database
• Ability to work without constant supervision

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Public Health, Natural Science, or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible disease counseling or prevention experience, required OR
• An Associate's degree/LVN with four (4) years of TB/STD/HIV experience required.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.

Preferred Requirements:

Spanish and English proficiency in oral and written communication preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree with major course work in Public Health, Natural Science, or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible disease counseling or prevention experience? (required) OR

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Associate's degree/LVN with four (4) years of TB/STD/HIV experience? (required).

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov