Epidemiologist

Virginia AG; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Epidemiologist (Scientist I) to perform entry‑level epidemiologic work in surveillance, detection, and prevention of public health events. You will consult on scientific issues, conduct routine investigations, collect and analyze data, and provide health education and disease control recommendations.

Position typically works under supervision with assignments reviewed for accuracy, methodology, and practicality.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable diseases.
• Basic knowledge of surveillance and disease outbreak investigations.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, data analysis, data quality assurance, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities.
• Consult on scientific issues and provide disease control recommendations.
• Support surveillance, data collection, and analysis in assigned districts or statewide programs.

Skills

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Public health

Communication skills

Epidemiology basics

Job description

Title: Epidemiologist

State Role Title:Scientist I

Hiring Range: $65,390.63 to $67,214.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The entry-level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and/or prevention of public health events in an assigned district or within a statewide program area. Responsibilities include consulting on scientific and technical issues, conducting routine epidemiologic investigations, data collection/analysis, and providing health education and disease control recommendations. Positions in this role typically work under the close supervision of a more senior epidemiologist or similar position and the work is assigned and reviewed for conformance with overall requirements, contribution to the assignment objectives, consistency of facts and figures, analytical methodology, and practicality of recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable diseases and other conditions of public health importance.
• Basic knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, data quality assurance, and data management techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present statistical data.
• Some experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Additional Considerations

• Training/experience in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics.
• Some knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
• Working knowledge of statistical software packages.
• Experience with database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data.

Contact Information

Name: Daniel Baker

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.