Interjurisdictional Notification Coordinator

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Functional Title: Interjurisdictional Notification Coordinator 
Job Title: Program Specialist III 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: TB Branch 
Posting Number: 8419 
Closing Date: 12/23/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19 
Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $5,178.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,88A0,88B0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS 
 
 
 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Surveillance Group Manager, performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement in the Tuberculosis and Hansen’s Disease Unit Surveillance Group. Work involves serving as the Interjurisdictional Notification (IJN) Coordinator for clients moving in and out of Texas and within Texas while under evaluation or treatment for TB disease or latent TB infection to ensure continuity of care. Responsible for the completion of IJN reports involving local and regional TB programs. Review TB investigational data and performs quality assurance reviews and data analysis of large datasets of TB cases and latent TB infection reports, laboratory reports, and contact evaluation entered in the TB surveillance system. Provide technical assistance and training to the IJN point of contact in designated regional and local jurisdictions, including the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Binational TB Program to ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting of active TB cases, presumptive TB cases, contacts to TB cases and individuals in Texas with latent TB infection. Participate in developing short-term, mid-term and long-term goals and objectives, and the development of standards to achieve program goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned

(45%) Serve as the IJN Coordinator for clients moving in and out of Texas and within Texas while under evaluation or treatment for TB disease or latent infection to ensure continuity of care. Responsible for the completion of IJN reports reflecting clinical evaluation and treatment outcomes. Serve as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the public to explain and provide technical assistance on TB surveillance requirements. Coordinate the transfer of patient records to ensure information is routed to all local, regional, and state public health agencies. Provide consultative services, technical assistance, and program information to regional and local TB programs in accordance with state and national goals to ensure the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and fidelity of data entered in the TB surveillance system. Provide training to new TB program staff and IJN point of contacts. Monitor and maintain system for monitoring intra-jurisdictional and interjurisdictional transfers.

(40%) Monitor, review, and evaluate compliance with TB program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for reportable TB conditions in Texas. Verify whether TB data entered in the electronic TB surveillance system meets surveillance requirements. Conduct regular and routine assessments of TB data of IJN transfers entered in the TB surveillance system. Collect, organize, analyze, and/or prepare correspondence for out-of-state requests for TB information. Adhere to program standards when responding to out-of-state request to maintain security and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI). Process IJN reports and may provide data entry support for regional and local TB programs.

 (10%) Analyze IJN processes and submit recommendations to improve program operations to the manager. Maintain mechanism to track all outgoing and incoming IJN transfers to ensure completion of treatment. Monitor all IJN transfers into Texas to ensure all responsible jurisdictions follow patients and provide a status update in the TB surveillance system. Contribute to revisions of the TB Manual, and standard operational manuals.

 (5%) Other duties as assigned. Participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Maintain a valid Texas driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

Knowledge of public health and epidemiology of Tuberculosis

Knowledge of local, state and federal public health laws on TB reporting and control

Knowledge of the active and passive disease surveillance

Knowledge of customer service philosophy

Skilled in effective communication, including public speaking for small and large audiences

Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Outlook 365

Skilled in working with datasets (including data entry, data management and analysis)

Skilled in organizing and interpreting data, which includes preparing reports

Skilled in data management (analyzing, interpreting, tracking, and entering data)

Skilled in using business English grammar and a professional/business style

Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution

Skilled in providing consultative/technical assistance to stakeholders

Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance

Skill in organizing and interpreting data, preparing reports, delivering public health information in presentations

Ability to maintain relationships across organizational lines

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, coworkers, the public and professional groups

Ability to provide guidance to others

Ability to develop, evaluate and interpret policies and procedures

Ability to maintain flexibility with assigned tasks or shifting priorities (change management)

Ability to be detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to identify problems and formulate solutions by developing/implementing logical, effective and realistic solutions

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems and to prepare reports

Ability to maintain confidential material

Ability to abide by the Texas Department of State Health Services Code of Conduct and policies and procedures

Ability to apply initiative to assigned tasks with limited supervision

INITIAL SCREENING CRITERIA:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with major course work in public health, social sciences, business administration or closely related field
• Experience with public health laws on TB or infectious disease reporting and control.
• Experience using or accessing electronic records or electronic surveillance systems such as but not limited to the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System.
  
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive health information covered under HIPAA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
•    The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
•    Applicants invited to an interview will be administered a skills test as part of the interview process. 

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form