Epidemiologist Mid-Level

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Mid-Level Epidemiologist to support the outbreak and response surveillance team, focusing on VOSS and REDCap. You will provide consultation, training, data requests, and technical guidance on surveillance for outbreak responses.

The role conducts epidemiologic investigations, data analysis, and dissemination of findings, coordinating programs and ensuring conformance to policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health surveillance methods and disease outbreak investigations.
• Ability to conduct epidemiologic investigations and data analysis.
• Experience communicating with healthcare professionals and the public.

Responsibilities

• Support outbreak and response surveillance team focusing on VOSS and REDCap.
• Carry out epidemiologic investigations and analyses within assigned area or statewide program.
• Provide consultation and training to district staff and central office on surveillance methods.

Skills

Public health surveillance

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Title: Epidemiologist Mid-Level

State Role Title: Scientist II

Hiring Range: $73,000 - $78,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This mid-level epi position will support the outbreak and response surveillance team within the Division of Surveillance and Investigation, focusing on the Virginia Outbreak Surveillance System (VOSS) and REDCap. This role provides consultation, training, data requests, and technical guidance to district epidemiology staff and central office staff on surveillance methods for outbreak and emergency responses.

The mid-level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities in an assigned district, region or within a statewide program area. Responsibilities include conducting epidemiologic investigations and/or assessments, participating in surveillance activities, conducting epidemiologic studies to include data analysis and dissemination and consulting on scientific and technical issues. Positions in this role may coordinate a specific epidemiology program within assigned area to include interpreting program policies and procedures, training staff, monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for accuracy and consistency and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program manager or similar position and perform assignments independently, making determinations about scope and direction of program planning, research and investigation, based on agreed upon direction and institutional review board approval, as needed. Typically, the work completed is reviewed for feasibility, conformance to program policy and practices, and effectiveness in meeting specific goals and objectives.

Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health!

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. VDH is made up of a statewide central office in downtown Richmond and 33 local health districts.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance.
• 2. Considerable knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations.
• 3. Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
• 4. Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques.
• 5. Experience with developing program goals and objectives and evaluating program effectiveness.
• 6. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• 7. Experience collecting, analyzing, presenting, and performing quality assurance with statistical data.
• 8. Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with health care professionals and the general public.
• 9. Experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Additional Considerations

• 1. Training/experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• 2. Demonstrated experience leading and directing the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity.
• 3. Basic knowledge of statistical software packages.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Jay West

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]