This position is open until November 1st, 2024, and is a bargaining unit represented position.
A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.
This Epidemiologist II position will focus on opioid and other drug overdose prevention work for the Snohomish County Health Department (SHD). The incumbent will primarily provide epidemiologic support for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Overdose to Action (OD2A) grant. The Epidemiologist will maintain data dashboards and create reports summarizing surveillance data relating to drug overdose, including but not limited to mortality data, data from Emergency Medical Services (EMS), data from emergency departments and data regarding access to treatment. The incumbent will work closely with staff from the SHD Substance Use Prevention team and collaborate with partners from outside agencies to evaluate effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing the use and misuse of opioids and other drugs.
Under direction of the Epidemiology and Informatics Manager, the incumbent will perform a variety of highly responsible, advanced epidemiological activities related to collection of epidemiological data, researching, analyzing, and interpreting health-related characteristics of the population to identify the distribution of diseases, spectrum of behaviors and relevant conditions. The incumbent is responsible for designing, coordinating, and conducting case control, cohort, or cross-sectional studies to identify the incidence, prevalence, or causes of human morbidity or mortality using a variety of epidemiological methods; prepares formal written reports of study findings, including a description of the methods used, the findings, and the interpretation of the data.
Examples of Work Performed:
- Performs statistical analyses of health data, e.g., descriptive analysis, univariate analysis, trend analysis, multiple logistic regression, survival analysis, etc.
- Coordinates the compilation, maintenance, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative health data using appropriate research methods.
- Identifies, develops, and procures access to data sources and databases relevant to public health surveillance and decision making.
- Develops and implements quality control processes to ensure high quality data are available for analyses.
- Coordinates activities with Health Department staff and other local public health agencies.
- Develops good working relationships with healthcare provider offices, hospitals, schools, and other healthcare facilities in the county.
- Writes reports of epidemiological investigations and analyses of health-related data.
Education: A Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Informatics Data Science, or a related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in epidemiology research and analysis, program evaluation and/or practice and/or informatics, database management, data science and/or quality control. Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a public health agency.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Information:
- Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830.
- Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Successful Incumbents for this Position will have:
- Knowledge of principles, practices, current developments, and techniques related to epidemiology and informatics.
- Ability to develop and execute epidemiological studies and interpret results.
- Ability to communicate, gather, organize and present facts and statistical data in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
- Ability to work independently, and in a team-oriented work environment.
Job Location, Working Conditions and Equipment Utilized: Work is performed in a variety of settings, such as an office cubicle and various community-based settings. The incumbent will generally work in an office, at home, or in the community depending on the supervisor’s discretion and work needs.
Physical Demands: Requires ability to drive an automobile and/or have sufficient mobility access to various work locations. Requires manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye-arm coordination to write and to operate computers and a variety of general office equipment.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
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