Epidemiologist monitors and investigates known or suspected sources and transmission of communicable diseases. Collects, analysis, and interprets disease data using appropriate statistical and research methods. Being an Epidemiologist reviews sterilization, disinfection and waste control techniques and recommends changes as needed. Develops and coordinates effective and practical interventions and procedures to control and prevent disease in the community or facility. Additionally, Epidemiologist typically requires a master's degree of microbiology. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Epidemiologist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Epidemiologist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary This is a professional position in the Infectious Disease Program of the Public Health Department, responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the investigation, surveillance, and prevention of notifiable conditions and other communicable diseases.
The Epidemiologist works independently, as an experienced team member or project member and with community partners in providing epidemiologic expertise for specific programs or more complex individual epidemiologic analyses.
The work includes:
This position is represented by Local 335 – LIUNA (Health Care Division, Laborers International Union of North America).
This position has the option of a hybrid remote work schedule, however, the candidate selected will need to reside in either Washington or Oregon. No exceptions. Duties are performed mostly remotely with occasional work in the office or field, as required.
This posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received, however, the department is expecting to move quickly with the process. First review of applications will be Feb.20th, 2024. This posting may close at any time on or after Feb. 20th, 2024 with no additional notice.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Other Necessary Qualifications:
The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts may be required at the time of hire.
Evidence of valid driver's license and certified copy of current driving record (CCDR) are required at time of hire.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education.
Background, Driver License and license abstract checks will be performed prior to final selection.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Writes health status reports.
Compiles, maintains, and provides analysis for health care. Assists and participates in interpreting epidemiological data for planning and department policy development.
Contributes to planning, prioritization, and execution of community health assessment projects, program effectiveness evaluations, and intervention research.
Provides public health data interpretation to the community and general public.
Conducts internal and community meetings.
Participates in and/or conducts disease outbreak and cluster investigations. Participates in the identification of causative agents and environmental conditions contributing to the health issue and identifies corrective actions for morbidity and mortality in an appropriate and timely way.
Trains interviewers, data collectors and data entry operators in needed work for the conduction of investigations, research activities, evaluations and assessments.
Conducts seminars and trainings in epidemiologic methodology and investigative techniques for health department staff, local practitioners and professional meetings.
Designs, maintains and monitors quality of disease surveillance databases. Recommends design and management of surveillance systems for problems of public health importance.
Maintains disease response protocols; assures protocols are based on sound epidemiological evidence.
Prepares public health information releases for findings from health information collection and analysis work in coordination with the health officer and other designation staff.
Prepares appropriate grant applications and acts as the principle investigator on grants received and develops opportunities for funded research.
Submits appropriate documentation for human subjects review.
Participates in statewide meetings for assessment (Health Assessment Work Group).
Makes recommendations for health policy changes based on findings from local epidemiologic studies and research.
Develops public health risk assessment models to forecast effects of exposure to physical, chemical or biologic agents.
Participates as a team member in the Department’s Epi Team.
Performs other staff duties and tasks as assigned that are consistent with the job class.
Salary GradeLocal 335.10A
Salary Range$33.10 - $47.41- per hour
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.10 - $47.41 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
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