EPIDEMIOLOGIST BIOSTATISTICIAN - Informatician Specialist

EPIDEMIOLOGIST BIOSTATISTICIAN - Informatician Specialist

Salary

$79,215.00 Annually

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39251

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Division: Environmental Health

Section: Informatics Program

Reporting Location: 8000 N. Stadium Dr.

Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

This role is housed within HHDs Informatics Program.

• Prepares reports, presentations, and articles for scientific and non-scientific journals on disease investigations and preparedness for nuclear/biological/chemical threats.
• Ensures compliance with established protocols and quality assurance.
• Coordinates with Epidemiology and HIV prevention bureaus and responds to potential and/or actual emergency public health events and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Participates in grant/research writing and/or other projects to procure supplemental funding for state-of-the-art surveillance instruments and technologies.
• Data requests fulfillment, validation and tracking.
• Develops strategies for monitoring lab and case data and protocols for improving data for the City of Houston.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience using data analysis software (e.g. SAS) and data visualization software (e.g. Power BI)
• Assist with Data Modernization activities including conducting stakeholder interviews, collaborating closely with stakeholders to produce reports, and creating visualizations
• Support other Informatics projects/tasks and be proactive, resourceful, self-directed, highly organized, and able to work independently and efficiently
• Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor, Manager, Bureau Chief, or Assistant Director
• The program may implement a SAS skills assessment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Masters degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics with at least two advanced statistical courses taken during graduate program.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four years of experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics; with at least two years of biostatistics experience. Candidates must pass a skills test in statistical or script development programming.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Strong preference given to candidates with a background in data and/or informatics, and experience working with SAS and Power Bi.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

GRANT FUND POSITION

Grants & Special fund positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 23

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online salary range is: at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-4882. (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your education?

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Beyond
• None of the above

03

How many years of experience in biostatistics or epidemiology do you possess?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• At least 4 to less than 6 years of experience
• At least 6 to less than 8 years of experience
• At least 8 to less than 10 years of experience
• Greater than 10 years of experience
• I have no experience

04

Do you have at least two (2) verifiable years of biostatistics experience?

• Yes
• No

05

How many verifiable years of experience do you have in data analysis?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• Greater than 1 to less than 3 years of experience
• Greater than 3 to less than 5 years of experience
• Greater than 5 to less than 7 years of experience
• Greater than 7 to less than 10 years of experience
• Greater than 10 years of experience
• I have no experience

06

How many years of experience do you have in SAS?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 6 years of experience
• 7 to 10 years of experience
• 10 years or more of experience

07

Describe your experience in HIV-related tasks/projects. ("See resume" will not be accepted)

08

What are your top three factors for improving teamwork and success? ("See resume" will not be accepted)

09

What type of software do you have experience using for data analysis and visualization? ("See resume" will not be accepted)

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/