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EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Salary

$95,884.32 - $129,215.04 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH1759C

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

09/19/2024

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH1759C

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

September 23, 2024

Beginning Monday, September 23, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE APPLICATION INFORMATION AND BULLETIN LANGUAGE.

DEFINITION:

Plans, designs, implements, evaluates, and manages health-related surveillance systems, original epidemiologic studies and field investigations; and provides consultation to departmental staff and external health partners on epidemiologic research methodology and design.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Supervising Epidemiologist, physician, or higher-level manager. Under general direction, positions are responsible for planning, designing, conducting and/or managing epidemiologic studies, field investigations, and complex surveillance systems. This responsibility includes assignments of a single large and complex project or multiple smaller projects; developing study protocols and methodologies, conducting advanced data analyses, responding to complex data requests, and preparing community reports and technical reports that involve interpretation of findings and policy recommendations. Epidemiologists may also provide technical and administrative supervision to Epidemiology Analysts and other lower-level professional and technical support staff.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, conducts, and evaluates epidemiological studies and investigations of disease outbreaks; including the development of study design and methodology, analysis of case and control data, and preparation of reports on the study or investigation findings.

Plans, manages, and evaluates data collection and surveillance systems to investigate and control acute, chronic, and other health related diseases.

Conducts complex data analyses on large and small datasets using methodological techniques and computer software appropriate for epidemiological analysis.

Conducts investigations of environmental health threats, including collecting and analyzing health and environmental data; prepares interpretation of findings and disseminates recommended prevention and control measures.

Supports program and policy planning activities of the department with reports and information and by serving as an epidemiological content specialist on program planning or evaluation team.

Analyzes health-related trends; assesses individual- and community-level risk factors in the population; interprets and reports findings that have public health implications and develops policy recommendations.

Responds to complex requests for data on health-related statistics and associated risk behaviors.

Prepares technical reports or participates as a co-author on publications in peer-review journals; presents research findings at professional meetings.

Participates in the preparation of grant applications to support enhanced surveillance and targeted epidemiologic research on a specific health-related problem.

Supervises and directs the work of Epidemiologist Analysts and other support staff investigating environmental health threats, participating in community health improvement initiatives, responding to data requests, and various other epidemiology related studies, investigations, and research.

Requirements

Meet the following experience and license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process.

OPTION I: A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent -AND- three (3) years of full-time experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation of epidemiologic studies and field investigations.

-OR-

OPTION II:A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS

2 - Light– Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*In order to qualify, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter signed by the Director of the Registrar, or an evaluation report of a transcript with your application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission [email protected].

Official diploma, official transcripts, and official letter are defined as transcripts, diploma, or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school Registrar Office. A printout of the transcripts from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected.

NOTE: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience working with modeling techniques to predict trends or assess the impact of public health efforts in chronic and infectious disease prevention and control (e.g. such as but not limited to discrete event modeling, agent-based modeling, and related data simulations).

+ Experience working with Epidemiologic research methodology (e.g. epidemiologic measures, study design, stratified analysis techniques).

+ Experience working with advanced statistics (e.g. Poisson, generalized linear, logistic, logic, negative binomial, hierarchical, and Bayesian regression).

+ Experience working with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) programming language (e.g. merging, concatenating and transposing large datasets, and using macros, arrays, SQL).

+ Experience working with large Public Datasets (e.g. US Census, NHANES and NHIS)

+ Experience working with the Institutional Review Boards (IRB), Records Act and Freedom of Information Act.

+ Experience preparing Peer-reviewed manuscripts, health briefs, or health impact assessments.

+ Experience in leading public health program evaluations and investigations, such as outbreaks, clusters, and contact investigations, and conducting outreach initiatives among high risk populations.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based upon application, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaireweighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the experience requirements listed aboveand achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Notifications and final results for this examination will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application and to your account inbox at My Career Page Website (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty) . It is important that candidates provide a valid e-mail address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.

Please [email protected]@governmentjob.comto your e-mail address book and list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. See Supplemental Questionnaire for more information.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any

What to expect next:

+ We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

+ Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

+ The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information:

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail:[email protected]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on the application and this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be advised that failure to provide the correct information in the application and supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.A response of"See Resume"or"See Application"will be considered a non-response and no points will be awarded.

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Allnotifications and special information are only communicated via e-mail. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk email from your email provider.

Note, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

If you do not wish to receive emails about your applications with Los Angeles County, select "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of this mail; or visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile, go to Account-Email Preferences and select "Off" for "Job Application Emails." This will prevent you from being contacted about any jobs that you have applied for. Again you can still check for notifications by checking your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

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RequirementOPTION I - Do you have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university withspecializationin Epidemiology or its equivalent?If yes, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, copy of official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days to [email protected]. If not received within the specified time frame your application will be deemed incomplete and not accepted.

+ YES

+ NO

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Requirement

Do you have at least three (3) years of full-time experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation ofepidemiologic studies?

+ Yes

+ No

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RequirementIf your response was Yes to the previous question, please describe in detail at least three (3) years of full-time experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation ofepidemiologic studies?To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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RequirementDo you have at least three (3) years of full-time experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation of epidemiologicfield investigations?

+ Yes

+ No

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RequirementIf your response was Yes to the previous question, please describe in detail at least three (3) years of full-time experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation offield investigations?To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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RequirementOPTION II - Do you have a Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent?If yes, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, copy of official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing to [email protected]. If not received within the specified time frame your application will be deemed incomplete and not accepted.

+ YES

+ NO

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Desirable QualificationsDescribe your experience working with modeling techniques to predict trends or assess the impact of public health efforts in chronic and infectious disease prevention and control (e.g. such as but not limited to discrete event modeling, agent-based modeling, and related data simulations).To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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Describe your experience working with epidemiologic research methodology (e.g. epidemiologic measures, study design, stratified analysis techniques).To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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Describe your experience working with advanced statistics (e.g. poisson, generalized linear, logistic, logic, negative binomial, hierarchical, and Bayesian regression).To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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Describe your experience working with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) programming language (e.g. merging, concatenating and transposing large datasets, and using macros, arrays, SQL).To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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Describe your experience working with large Public Datasets (e.g. US Census, NHANES and NHIS).

To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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Describe your experience working with the Institutional Review Boards (IRB), Records Act and Freedom of Information Act.

To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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Describe your experience preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts, health briefs, or health impact assessments.

To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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Describe your experience in leading public health program evaluations and investigations, such as outbreaks, clusters, and contact investigations, and conducting outreach initiatives among high risk populations.

To receive credit, you must provide detailed experience information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

If you do not have experience in this specific description, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.

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