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Jul 07, 2025 Post Date

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Epidemiologist, Level 3

Posted Date: July 7, 2025 Closing Date: July 17, 2025

Position Type: 1 Full-Time In-Office position

Paygrade/Salary N -$ 74,758.74

(Based on qualifications/experience)

Job Code: HCP182

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan, Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

General Nature of Work

• Supervise, guide, and/or instruct the work assignments of subordinate staff.

• Provide consultation to departmental staff and others regarding epidemiologic issues

• Conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions to implement methods of disease control and prevention

• Serve as the District's point of contact for epidemiologic issues

• Provide training, technical assistance, and consultative services on epidemiology and disease control

• Provides outstanding customer service

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiological reports

• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Epidemiologist 2 (HCP181) or position equivalent.. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date. This position requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field

• Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health

• Experience conducting epidemiological case investigations and follow-up

• Public Media Communications Experience (Interviewing, Press releases)

• Skilled communicator and expertise in community engagement

• Experience analyzing large databases and statistical information

• Experience creating and presenting formal presentations

• Computer skills (Microsoft Office suite), SPSS

A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline . Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications . This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency . Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Epidemiologist 2 (HCP181) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: HEA0A71

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Jul 17, 2025