Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist II

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Healthcare benefit for employee and/OR

Career growth opportunities

Paid vacation and sick leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Maricopa County Department of Public Health seeks a Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist II to manage advanced wastewater data and analytics, compile reports, and build disease surveillance tools. You will work within the Office of Communicable Disease Data, Surveillance, and Outbreak Response to deliver data-driven insights and dashboards for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, with a contract end date anticipated for December 31, 2028.

Qualifications

• Two years of epidemiological or statistical analysis experience.
• Master's Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related public health field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience with wastewater data is valued.
• Proficiency in R or SAS recommended.

Responsibilities

• Analyze wastewater data and generate data summary reports and visualizations.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners on monitoring activities.
• Manage data processing pipelines and maintain data quality.
• Develop surveillance dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide training and protocols for surveillance staff.

Skills

Epidemiological data analysis

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's in epidemiology or biostatistics

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

Pay Range and Budget

Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,000 - $78,000 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.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Public Health

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 Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist II role! As a Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist II in the Office of Communicable Disease Data, Surveillance, and Outbreak Response, you will be responsible for advanced wastewater-based data management and analytics in Maricopa County by compiling and analyzing data, producing data summary reports and visualizations, and building disease surveillance tools.

Key responsibilities also will include collaborating with local, state, and federal partners in wastewater monitoring activities. Please note that this is a contract position with an anticipate end date of December 31, 2028.

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

• Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
• 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

Qualifications

We Require Two years of experience performing epidemiological or statistical analysis

Master's Degree in epidemiology, biostatics, or a related Public Health Field

An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value Experience working with wastewater data

Intermediate to advanced skills in analysis software such as R or SAS

Strong data visualization and communication skills

Background in program coordination

Job Contributions

• Conducts complex wastewater analyses, data integration, and troubleshoots data quality issues by using statistical software, such as R.
• Analyses can include trend or aberration detection, correlation, or modeling
• Serves as NWSS ELC Project E Program Coordinator by collaborating with local, state, regional, and national-level partners to maintain and improve wastewater monitoring systems, data quality, and situational awareness.
• This can include organizing parter calls, managing data processing pipelines, providing programmatic overviews, regional and national call attendance, project management, sample collection, or administrative tasks
• Fulfills data requests and produces wastewater-based epidemiological reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• This can include quarterly utility reports, daily internal dashboards, or public-facing weekly dashboards and external partner reports
• Develops protocols and provides training to Surveillance Branch personnel on processes and best practices.
• Trains key partners on wastewater monitoring
• Supports wastewater program enhancement initiatives like sewereshed evaluation, new site recruitment, and partner engagement products

Working Conditions

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Within one month of hire, all employees will be 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.