EPIDEMIOLOGIST 2 - 10062026-81353

Tennessee Department of Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 6,600 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Health in Nashville is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to lead automated STI surveillance modernization and data analytics. You will supervise staff, coordinate with CDC and partners, and drive improvements in data quality and reporting accuracy.

The role requires advanced degrees in epidemiology or related fields and extensive experience in surveillance, informatics, and public health analytics. A background in leadership and program coordination is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in epidemiology or a related health science with relevant experience.
• Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for required experience.
• Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with four years' epidemiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and improvement of automated surveillance processes and informatics solutions for statewide STI surveillance.
• Design and maintain automated workflows for case identification, matching, deduplication, QA, and reporting using SAS, R, SQL, and other tools.
• Oversee data quality activities within NBS and PRISM, ensuring data completeness and CDC standards.
• Develop documentation, QA procedures, and SOPs to support modernization efforts.
• Lead analysis and dissemination of STI surveillance reports for program operations and CDC reporting.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Education

Doctorate in Epidemiology

Doctorate in Medicine (MD/DO) or related Health Sciences

Master's in Epidemiology/Public Health

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Printer

Scanner

Copy Machine

Electronic Devices

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 10/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $6,610.00 - $10,467.00 Salary (Annually) $79,320.00 - $125,604.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology.

OR

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM) public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years' work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

OR

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four year's work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

OR

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in health science, biomedical science or environmental science with experience equivalent to six year's work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Overview

The Epidemiologist 2 serves as a mid-level epidemiologist within the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program within the Communicable and Environmental Disease and Emergency Preparedness Division (CEDEP), and provides leadership for surveillance modernization, data automation, advanced analytics, and quality improvement initiatives. This position leads the development and maintenance of automated surveillance tools (for instance, Syphilis Record Search Algorithm) and analytic processes that improve the quality, completeness, timeliness, and efficiency of STI surveillance activities. The position oversees surveillance data quality across multiple surveillance systems, supports National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS)-based workflows within the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System Base System (NBS), assists with legacy data management in PRISM, and ensures accurate and timely submission of surveillance data to the CDC. The Epidemiologist 2 supervises epidemiology staff, collaborates with informatics and program partners, and leads initiatives that strengthen statewide STI surveillance and support data-driven public health action.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of automated surveillance processes (for instance, Syphilis Record Search Algorithm) and informatics solutions that support statewide STI surveillance.
• Design and maintain automated workflows for case identification, record matching, deduplication, surveillance quality assurance, and reporting using SAS, R, SQL, and other analytical tools.
• Oversee surveillance data quality activities within NBS and legacy surveillance system (PRISM), ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and adherence to CDC surveillance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, quality assurance procedures, and standard operating procedures that support sustainable surveillance modernization efforts.
• Lead the preparation, analysis, validation, and dissemination of routine and ad hoc STI surveillance reports supporting program operations, grant reporting, and public health decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of surveillance data to CDC through SAMS and other required reporting mechanisms. Coordinate surveillance data closeout activities, respond to CDC data quality feedback, investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and verify compliance with national surveillance reporting requirements.
• Conduct advanced epidemiologic analyses to identify disease trends, outbreaks, disparities, and emerging public health concerns. Develop performance measures and data visualization products that improve surveillance monitoring and facilitate communication with leadership, regional programs, and external partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including regional and local health departments, Disease Intervention Specialists, clinical partners, epidemiologists, informatics teams, CDC, CSTE, and other public health partners, to support surveillance activities and improve surveillance systems and reporting processes.
• Represent the STI Surveillance program in internal and external workgroups related to surveillance modernization, NBS implementation, electronic case reporting, data quality, and CDC surveillance initiatives.
• Evaluate surveillance workflows, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, develop innovative solutions that increase efficiency and data quality, and lead projects that strengthen statewide STI surveillance capacity.
• Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to at least one STI Epidemiologist 1 staff supporting surveillance, automation, and data quality activities.
• Review analytical products, monitor workload and priorities, provide technical assistance on surveillance workflows and NBS processes, and mentor staff in epidemiologic methods, data management, and quality improvement.
• Promote consistency, accountability, and continuous professional development within the surveillance team.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Manages Complexity
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Tech Savvy
• Decision Quality
  

Knowledges

• Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service
• Epidemiology
• Physical Sciences
• Public Health
  

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Mathematics
• Reading Comprehension
  

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Problem Sensitivity
• Speech Clarity
  

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine, Printer, Scanner, Copy Machine
• Calculator
• Electronic Devices
  

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
  

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.