Epidemiologist 2 (37375)

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in Helena is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to study disease patterns and support prevention programs. The role focuses on substance use disorder and injury prevention, analyzing program data and disease surveillance to inform decisions.

You will coordinate and evaluate early warning overdose surveillance systems, write reports for grants, and respond to data requests from stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, or a closely related degree.
• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.
• Knowledge of surveillance concepts and theories including epidemiology, statistics, and public health practice.
• Experience in substance use disorder, overdose, injury prevention, EMS, and trauma-related epidemiology preferred.
• Skill in programming in SAS, R, SPSS, or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and presents programmatic, service-related, and disease surveillance data.
• Coordinates and evaluates early warning drug overdose surveillance systems.
• Writes technical reports or grants and responds to data requests from stakeholders.

Job description

Job Description - Epidemiologist 2 (37375) (26142200)

Position Title:

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.

The Epidemiologist studies the occurrence of disease and other health-related conditions or events in Montana to implement prevention and control measures. This position specifically focuses on topics related to substance use disorder, and other injury prevention topics as needed. The Epidemiologist is responsible for analysis and presentation of programmatic, service-related data, and disease surveillance data. This position coordinates and evaluates and evaluates early warning drug overdose surveillance systems. Additional responsibilities include providing data and writing reports for programs and grants and responding to data requests from stakeholders.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of surveillance concepts and theories including epidemiology, statistics, and public health practice.
• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS), R, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), or other languages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
• Skill in writing technical reports or grants.
• Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, or a closely related degree.
• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.
• Experience in substance use disorder, overdose, injury prevention, EMS, and trauma-related epidemiology preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is grant funded through August 31, 2028, with the intention to seek additional funding.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

$37.24 - $37.24 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Job Details

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type : Standard

Shift : Day Job

Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location : Helena Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date : Aug 28, 2026, 9:44:11 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 18, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Contact Name : Jenny Fowler | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.