Epidemiologist - LW051

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life

401a cash match and 457 plan

Paid sick, personal, and annual leave

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at the Virginia Department of Health seeks an Epidemiologist to support disease surveillance and public health initiatives across LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau districts. Based at the Scott County Health Department, travel between districts is required to serve public health needs. Hiring range is $58,000–$64,025 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of communicable diseases and other public health conditions.
• Public health surveillance methods and outbreak investigations.
• Proficiency in biostatistics, data analysis, data quality assurance, and data management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Support the VDH goal of a healthier Virginia through surveillance and service delivery.
• Travel between LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau districts to support public health needs.
• Contribute to operations and performance measures with accurate data.

Skills

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Data management

Communication skills

Public health

Epidemiology

Tools

Statistical software

Database management

Job description

Title: Epidemiologist - LW051

State Role Title: Scientist I

Hiring Range: $58,000 - $64,025

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:LENOWISCO-SCOTT

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Goal of the Virginia Department of Health is to become the healthiest state in the nation. This position will support the VDH Goal of becoming the healthiest state in the nation by continuing to support and improve the health of all Virginians through efficient and effective execution of operations and delivery of services, performing work based on assigned duties and performance measures.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!
The LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts are seeking a qualified Epidemiologist to serve both districts. This position will be based at the Scott County Health Department and will require travel between the two districts to support their respective public health needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable diseases and other conditions of public health importance.
• Basic knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, data quality assurance, and data management techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present statistical data.
• Some experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Additional Considerations

• Training/experience in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics.
• Some knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
• Working knowledge of statistical software packages.
• Experience with database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e‑mailed applications will not be considered. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.