Epidemiologist

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation leave

Work-life balance programs

State holidays

Fitness centers

STAR Program discounts

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an epidemiologist to participate in on-call rotations and provide technical assistance to public health partners. The role involves investigating complex cases, coordinating with external surveillance projects, and using geospatial tools to identify outbreaks.

Required MPH or related master’s, with a preference for epidemiology concentration and experience in disease surveillance.

Qualifications

• Master of Public Health or related program required
• Education may be substituted with equal or equivalent experience
• Valid Driver's License required and must be maintained
• Master of Public Health with concentration in epidemiology preferred
• Experience or training in infectious disease surveillance is a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in the epidemiologist on-call rotation providing 24-hour technical assistance to the public, local health departments and professionals
• Provide technical assistance to LHDs for investigation of complex infectious disease cases and outbreaks
• Coordinate with external partners in ILINet and other surveillance projects
• Review investigation data for completeness and quality for VPDs and participate in enhanced surveillance activities
• Use geospatial software to detect clusters/outbreaks of VPDs and educate partners on VPDs

Education

High School/GED

Master of Public Health or related master’s program in public health and epidemiology

Job description

Job Posting

Job Posting closes: October 21 st , 2026

Required documents uploaded by: October 21 st , 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. If you are an OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $27.51 - $31.82
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Position Summary

The position (K0241676)

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the epidemiologist on-call rotation providing 24-hour technical assistance to the general public, local health departments, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide technical assistance to LHDs for investigation of complex or unusual infectious disease cases and outbreaks, including providing guidance on how to conduct investigations.
• Coordinate with external partners who participate in ILINet and other enhanced viral respiratory surveillance projects.
• Review investigation data for completeness and quality for VPDs and participate in enhanced surveillance activities to ensure understanding of current risk factors for VPD infection.
• Utilize geospatial software to detect clusters/outbreaks of VPDs.
• Educate partners on VPDs and VPD investigations.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School/GED
  • Master of Public Health or other master’s program related to public health and epidemiology. Education may be substituted with equal or equivalent experience, determined by the agency
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master of Public Health or other master’s program related to public health and epidemiology. Education may be substituted with equal or equivalent experience, determined by the agency
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Public Health with concentration in epidemiology
  • Experience in applied epidemiology in a public health agency
  • Experience or training in infectious disease surveillance; specifically, implementation of prevention and control measures
  • Ability to conduct comprehensive analyses of disease surveillance data using SAS or R (preferred) or other statistical packages
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and outside partners
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others
  • Familiarity of an electronic disease surveillance system
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.