About the Role
Austin Public Health is recruiting for various public health positions, including temporary, general, grant-funded roles, and internships. Join a team focused on improving community health, advancing health equity, and supporting impactful programs.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to services and programs that improve the lives of the people in our community.
- Deliver tangible resources, knowledge, and services in high-impact areas.
- Collaborate with diverse and talented teams.
- Leverage technology, continuous improvement, and best practices.
- Advance skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- Qualifications vary by position and may include education or experience.
- A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required.
- Verification of education (High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) may be required.
- May require a skills assessment.
- Some positions will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
Skills
- Administrative Support Services
- Community Services
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Environmental Health Services
- Epidemiology and Public Health
- Emergency Preparedness
- Health Equity and Community Engagement
- Office of the Medical Director
- Policy, Planning & Research
- Data analytics
Location
- Austin
- Across Travis County
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Temporary
- Seasonal
- Paid internships
- Unpaid internships
Experience Level
- Internship experience
- Temporary or project-based assignments
- Professional career opportunities
Education Level
- High School graduation or GED equivalent
- Undergraduate degrees
- Graduate degrees
Benefits
- Cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy.
- Generous leave
- Work-life balance programs
- Extensive benefits
- City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
- Access to public transit
- Bike-friendly infrastructure
- Wellness programs
- On-site fitness centers
- Mental health support
About the Company
- Austin Public Health (APH) works to ensure that the community is protected from disease and other public health threats, and to empower others to live healthier, safer lives.
- The City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
- Guiding principles include Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity.
- The City of Austin is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
Equal Opportunity
- The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
- The City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
- City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
