Epidemiologist II

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Career growth

Health coverage

Child care support

Paid leave

Wellness program

Arizona State Retirement System match

Job summary

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is seeking an Epidemiologist II to support communicable disease surveillance and outbreak investigations. You will analyze data, generate reports, and help build surveillance tools to improve community health outcomes.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, tool development, and collaboration with local and state partners. A Master's in epidemiology or biostatistics is required, with at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• We require two years of epidemiological or statistical analysis experience.
• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related public health field.
• A combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supports complex disease and outbreak investigations and provides public health guidance.
• Develops protocols for managing databases and improves data quality.
• Uses SAS or R to analyze public health data and identify associations.
• Fulfills complex data requests and produces epidemiological reports for stakeholders.
• Supports development of small-scale surveys, sampling methods, and data management.
• Provides training to Epidemiologists and Investigators on MCDPH protocols and practices.
• Collaborates with local, state, regional, and national partners to improve surveillance systems.

Skills

Epidemiology

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology/biostatistics/public health

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

About the Position

Are you ready to help internal and external partners improve the health of the community within Maricopa County? If you find yourself inspired to put your analytical skills to work in the public health sector, consider applying for the Epidemiologist II role! As an epidemiologist II on the Communicable Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Team, you will be responsible for a variety of communicable disease surveillance activities in Maricopa County by compiling and analyzing data, producing data summary reports and visualizations, and building disease surveillance tools.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Requirements

We Require Two years of experience performing epidemiological or statistical analysis. Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field. A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Job Contributions

• Supports the Office with complex disease and outbreak investigations, provides County public health guidance, and troubleshoots issues with public health surveillance systems.
• Develops protocols for managing databases and identifies opportunities for improving data quality.
• Uses statistical software, such as SAS or R, to analyze public health data and identify significant associations between exposures and outcomes.
• Fulfills complex data requests and produces epidemiological reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports the development of small-scale public health surveys, sampling methodology, and data management processes, and best practices.
• Provides training to Epidemiologists and Communicable Disease Investigators on MCDPH protocols, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborates with local, state, regional, and national-level partners to maintain and improve public health surveillance systems, data quality, and situational awareness.
• Participates in emergency preparedness exercises, contributes to enhanced surveillance activities, and responds to incidents of public health significance, as assigned.

Working Conditions

Position is primarily office-based with extensive computer work using various moderately complex databases, working under stressful conditions related to death and disease, and strict adherence to confidentiality policies is required. Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire. Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available as directed in the event of a public health emergency. Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Job Type

Unclassified Department Public Health

Compensation

Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,000 - $85,000 Annually. Full Pay Range: $71,000 - $99,000 Annually. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

We are Maricopa County. Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona's Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.