Salary: $77,910.30 - $116,865.58 Annually
Location : 210 N. MEL WAITERS WAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78202, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: SA Metro Health District
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: Yes
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for public health nursing services and supervisory work in a division of the San Antonio Metro Health District. Renders assistance to the Nursing Division Manager or Physician in analyzing, planning, developing, and coordinating public health nursing services in a local area. Working conditions are primarily inside an office and clinical environment. Must be willing to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

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.

Work Location
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division - 210 N. Mel Waiters Way, San Antonio, Texas 78202

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Please Note: All staff are 24/7 when responding to emergencies
Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes, plans, develops, and coordinates public health nursing services in a public health facility.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff members.
• May provide public health nursing consultant services for non-family groups, such as child care centers, schools, nursing homes, and industries depending on area of assignment.
• May participate in case conferences with physicians, hospital personnel, and representatives of other agencies depending on area of assignment.
• Serves as instructor or leader for group educational projects such as parent study courses or vaccine related topics.
• Interprets policies, functions, and philosophy of the agency to professional and lay groups.
• Shares responsibility for the orientation, teaching, and supervision of inexperienced staff nurses, students, and nonclinical staff which includes sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and frequently lifting and carrying equipment up to 10 pounds to demonstrate nursing techniques.
• Works with faculty members of schools of nursing in guiding student field experience in public health nursing.
• Develops and conducts presentations.
• Writes records, insuring confidentiality of client.
• May serve as first responder during public health emergencies depending on area of assignment to include lifting and carrying equipment up to 30 pounds while administering care to patients.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Three (3) years of full-time successful experience as a practicing Registered Nurse, at least one (1) year of which shall have been experienced in a recognized public health agency.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic health sciences.
• Knowledge of community health and welfare resources.
• Knowledge of public health clinic operating procedures.
• Knowledge of immunization requirements and tracking systems.
• Knowledge of planning and program development procedures.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures.
• Knowledge of reporting and statistical analysis methods and procedures.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate services to improve productivity and quality.
• Ability to develop and conduct presentations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have as a full-time successful practicing Registered Nurse?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06

How many years of experience do you have working with a recognized public health agency?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

07

Are you licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

08

Please provide the name and license number under which your Registered Nursing License is registered. If you do not have a RN license, please enter "n/a".
09

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of experience do you have working a communicable disease program?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

11

How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

12

Describe your current and/or past experience working with an Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management program. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
13

Please select any of the following areas in which you have at least 3 years of experience:

• Instructor
• Trainer
• Developing instructions materials
• Community Planning
• Lab work
• Specimen collection
• Community Groups
• Consultative services
• None of the above

14

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health

15

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• Not Applicable

16

I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge

17

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

18

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District 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 , all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

19

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

20

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question