Epidemiologist 2

DeKalb Public Health (GA); Georgia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays 13

Annual Leave 3 weeks

Sick Leave 3 weeks

Flexible Schedule

Pension Plan

401K Match

Health Benefits

Flex Spending Accounts

Worksite Wellness

Growth Opportunities

Hybrid Telework

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) in Georgia is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to conduct epidemiologic investigations, data analysis, and surveillance for notifiable diseases. The role focuses on infectious diseases with environmental health components and involves collaboration with public health partners.

The position requires a Master’s in public health (or equivalent) with several years of epidemiologic experience, and offers hybrid telework after probation, a full-time salary, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's in public health or closely related field.
• Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and conducts epidemiologic investigations and public health surveillance.
• Analyzes and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports.
• Guides Tier 1 Epidemiologists in surveillance, project management, and analytic pursuits.
• Performs notifiable disease follow-up and outbreak investigations.

Skills

Epidemiologic investigations

Public health surveillance

Data analysis

Epidemiologic interventions

Education

Master's in public health

Bachelor's degree

Two years epidemiologic experience

Job description

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position: Epidemiologist 2 (10263)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

Exceptional Benefits Include

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

Workplace: Richardson Health Center, DeKalb County, GA

Job Type: Full Time Salaried

Salary: $66,309.52 Annually

Job Number: 2026-00901

Division/Section: District 3-5 County Position

Opening Date: 08/07/2026

Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade: M

Job Code: HCP181

Division/Department: Epidemiology

Job Responsibilities

This Epidemiologist 2 position focuses on infectious diseases with environmental health components. Under general supervision, Epidemiologist 2 develops, plans, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, public health surveillance, and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity. Epidemiologist 2 collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports. Epidemiologist 2 serves as an intermediate-level professional epidemiologist and is responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, prevention, and control of notifiable diseases. This role involves substantial communication with members of the public and community partners in verbal and written formats.

The Epidemiologist 2 is responsible for follow-up of notifiable conditions including animal bites and other rabies exposures (including rabies post-exposure prophylaxis), foodborne illness outbreaks, vector borne illnesses, legionellosis, and others. Epidemiologist 2 works both independently, and as an experienced team member. The Epidemiologist 2 guides Tier 1 Epidemiologists in conducting public health surveillance, project management, and analytic pursuits.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field

OR

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field

OR

Two years of experience at the lower-level Epidemiologist 1 (HCP180) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with environmental health backgrounds and experience demonstrating competence in conducting epidemiologic investigations, public health surveillance, epidemiologic data analysis, public health interventions, and implementing control measures.

Additional Information

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Standard Benefits For Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

Employer: Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Address: 200 Piedmont Ave, SE, West Tower, Atlanta, Georgia, 30334

Website: http://dph.georgia.gov