Epidemiologist - Investigations Team (Grant Funded)
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About The Position
Under general direction, investigates, controls, and reports outbreaks of communicable diseases. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids and infectious diseases. May exercise direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is part of the Epidemiology Investigations Team and covers waterborne, foodborne, zoonotic, respiratory, and vaccine preventable diseases. This position is a 'grant funded' position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.
