Epidemiologist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Ibrido; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Epidemiologist to study environmental health data and support informed decisions protecting communities across the state. The role emphasizes communicating data for outreach and policy impact, with experience in data visualization helpful for conveying complex environmental health information.

You will contribute to a mission-driven team focused on improving environmental public health, joining a department that values curiosity and rigor in public service.

Competenze

• MD/DO/DDS/DVM or DrPH/PhD in epidemiology with 2 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in a biological science with MPH/MS in epidemiology and 2 years of relevant experience.

Mansioni

• Data Analysis: review environmental health data to support reporting.
• Health Tracking: monitor statewide environmental health indicators for threats.
• Visualization: create maps/graphics to explain health information.
• Research Support: conduct assessments linking exposures to health outcomes.
• Public Communication: prepare and share reports and materials for communities and partners.
• Technical Guidance: advise health staff on environmental health concerns.

Conoscenze

Public health analysis

Data visualization

Communication of findings

Formazione

DrPH/PhD in epidemiology or related

MPH/MS in epidemiology

Strumenti

GIS

PowerBI

Descrizione del lavoro

Posting number: CSSC-2026-61774-34490

Department: Department of Health

Division: HL Div of Env Hlth Epdmlgy

Job classification: Epidemiologist

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Public Health, Investigative, Project Management

Summary

Begin an inspiring career as an Epidemiologist with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In this role, you support public health by studying environmental hazards that affect communities. Prior experience implementing data visualization techniques with environmental health data would be helpful in this position, as you will be communicating data to support critical outreach efforts promoting environmental public health. Your work helps guide decisions that protect people across the state. Join a mission-driven team that values your curiosity and commitment!

Examples of duties

This position focuses on studying environmental health concerns, analyzing public health data, and supporting informed decisions that protect communities. As an Epidemiologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Analysis: Review and evaluate environmental health data to support accurate public reporting


• Health Tracking: Examine trends in statewide environmental health indicators to identify potential threats


• Visualization Skills: Create clear maps and graphics to explain environmental and public health information


• Research Support: Conduct assessments and investigations that explore the links between exposures and health outcomes


• Public Communication: Prepare and share reports, presentations, and materials that inform communities and partners


• Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice to health staff and agencies on environmental health concerns

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week


• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.


• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.


• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

• Possession of either a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in epidemiology, Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD), Osteopathy (DO), Dental Surgery/Medicine (DDS/DDM/DMD), or Veterinary Medicine (DVM); AND two years of professional experience investigating disease outbreaks, designing and conducting epidemiologic studies, or designing and maintaining a disease surveillance system; or


• Possession of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in a biological science such as biology, genetics, nursing or virology; AND either a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or Master of Science (MS) degree in epidemiology; AND two years of professional experience investigating disease outbreaks, designing and conducting epidemiologic studies, or designing and maintaining a disease surveillance system.

Other Requirements

• This particular position also requires two years of professional experience in coding and implementing environmental health data visualization projects using either GIS or PowerBI software.


• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.


• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).


• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.


• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.


• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  
  
  • you may be disqualified.
  
  


• You may only apply/test once for this posting.


• Your results will be provided via email.