Epidemiologist Mid-Level

Go VCE; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Epidemiologist Mid-Level (Scientist II) to advance health information and surveillance efforts within the Office of Epidemiology. The role supports public health responses, collaborates with districts and external partners, and conducts epidemiologic studies and data analysis.

The position is housed within the Virginia Department of Health, with a competitive General Public - G recruitment, offering a clear career path in state public health.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of communicable disease control and surveillance.
• Experience in epidemiology or public health.
• Ability to analyze data and present statistics.
• Strong written and oral communication with health professionals and the public.
• Familiarity with federal/state reporting laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support health information and training within the Office of Epidemiology’s Division of Surveillance and Investigation.
• Collaborate with local health districts and external organizations on guidance documents and educational materials.
• Conduct epidemiologic investigations, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Coordinate programs or areas within the district or statewide program; supervise staff as needed.
• Work under supervision of a lead epidemiologist, contributing to program goals and policy decisions.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Communication skills

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

The cross-cutting epidemiologist provides support for health information and training activities within the Office of Epidemiology’s Division of Surveillance and Investigation. This role works to increase the Commonwealth’s ability to develop and maintain accurate and timely health information for the various disease programs within the Office of Epidemiology and during public health epidemiologic responses.

The cross-cutting epidemiologist collaborates with local health districts, VDH office programs and external organizations to ensure consistent approaches to drafting public health guidance documents, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the Disease Control Manual, as well as other procedures, guidelines, and educational materials. Responsibilities also include supporting federal grant workplans, carrying out policy and program decisions, and supporting emergency preparedness and response activities.

The mid-level epidemiologists 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 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 /analysts for accuracy and consistency and serving as 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 or 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.

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. VDH accepts only online applications. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. 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. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply! 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, and present statistical data.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
• Experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Additional Considerations

• Training/experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity.
• Basic knowledge of statistical software packages.

Contact Information

Name: Curt Crostic

Phone: No Phone Calls

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.