Senior Environmental Health Epidemiologist - Remote

IdahoPTV; Caldwell (ID); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(a) retirement plan

Parental leave

Telework option within Idaho

Wellness/fitness facilities

Job summary

Southwest District Health (SWDH) is actively recruiting a Senior Environmental Health Epidemiologist to lead environmental health surveillance and outbreak investigations in Idaho. You will serve as a technical expert, analyze data for trends, and collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to protect community health.

The role emphasizes preparedness, regulatory compliance, and delivering clear health communications while supporting public health initiatives and responding to

Qualifications

• Education in health sciences or equivalent with basic sciences coursework.
• Knowledge of epidemiology and public health principles.
• Experience with surveillance, outbreak investigation, and environmental health programs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental health concerns, illnesses, and outbreaks.
• Coordinate surveillance programs and lead response activities.
• Analyze data to identify trends and communicate findings to partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on investigations and preparedness.

Skills

Epidemiology

Disease surveillance

Outbreak investigation

Data analysis

Environmental health

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences

Science coursework (biology/chemistry/physics)

Tools

Drone training

Job description

Southwest District Health (SWDH) is actively recruiting a Senior Environmental Health Epidemiologist to lead environmental health surveillance and outbreak investigations in Idaho. You will serve as a technical expert, analyze data for trends, and collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to protect community health.

The role emphasizes preparedness, regulatory compliance, and delivering clear health communications while supporting public health initiatives and responding to