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Title: Surveillance Program Manager

Organization: Health: Administration

Department: DSHS PH Workforce Expansion

Location: Health City Plaza

Rate of Pay: $63,249.70

Job Summary

The Surveillance Program Manager performs highly complex epidemiological work in conducting analytical work to investigate the occurrence and distribution of diseases and health-related issues in local populations. Work involves investigating public health problems; planning, developing, coordinating, and conducting epidemiological investigations; designing and implementing unit data collection systems; analyzing data; and disseminating investigation results. They apply statistical and epidemiological methodologies to identify risk factors, track disease trends, and develop evidence-based strategies for disease prevention and control. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a grant funded position.

Competencies

Math and statistics
Ethical Practice
Communication
Critical Evaluation
Innovation & Analytical Thinking
Relationship Management
Researching/Investigating
Critical Thinking
Results Oriented
Analysis/Problem Solving
Planning & Organizing

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

Proposes and initiates epidemiological projects, including design specification and analysis, and presents project results.
Coordinates epidemiological data collection operations, defines database requirements, and provides quality control for data management of epidemiological investigations.
Takes a leading role in epidemiological investigations originating from cluster cases, surveillance case reports and conducts summarized findings reports in forming decision making strategies leading to actionable steps to curb the incidence rates of conditions negatively impacting a local community.
Initiates, reviews, and provides consultation on epidemiological investigations.
Designs, implements, and evaluates surveillance processes for adverse health conditions.
Determines the appropriate formats for epidemiological reports; and coordinates the technical preparation, graphics design, and compilation of finished reports.
Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts.
Reports the results of epidemiological investigations to various professional, state, and national organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
May serve as a consultant in the control of public health problems and recommends interventions and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings.
Assists in the planning and execution of agency epidemiological programs.
May coordinate with others in the collection of epidemiological data and serve as a project leader or surveillance coordinator.
Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Master's degree (no experience), or bachelor's degree plus two years of experience, or associate's degree plus four years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus six years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Independence & Judgement

Skillful judgment with out-of-the ordinary situations or issues; may make decisions for subordinates.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: requires a lot of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; have to figure out where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; some control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Organizes, plans, and controls the work of assigned employees; coaches and advises subordinates on job performance; responsible for disciplinary actions; participates in hiring and discharge interviews and/or recommendations on hiring and discharge are given substantial weight.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 20-25 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.