Epidemiologist 2

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

3 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules within core hours 8

Pension Plan

Employer 401K Match

Health Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Worksite Wellness

Opportunities for Growth

Hybrid teleworking after probation

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to conduct epidemiologic investigations and surveillance of notifiable diseases, with environmental health components, under general supervision. The role involves data analysis, reporting, and communication with the public and community partners.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in public health with 2 years of epidemiologic experience, or a Bachelor’s with 3 years’ experience; alternatively, 2 years at Epidemiologist 1

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or a closely related field and two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or related field
• Bachelor's degree in any field and three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or related field
• Two years of experience at Epidemiologist 1 (HCP180) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and conducts epidemiologic investigations and public health surveillance
• Analyzes and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports
• Supports notifiable disease surveillance and control activities and communicates with the public and partners

Skills

Epidemiology

Public health surveillance

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in public health

Bachelor's degree in any field

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

LOCATION: Richardson Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Office of Epidemiology

SALARY INFORMATION: $66,309.52 Annually / Pay Grade M / Job Code HCP181

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.

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.

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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.