Public Health Epidemiologist II
$6,291 – $8,588 per Month
Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled Priority Screen Date: 05/06/2024
Exam # 24/50N11/04CYSummary of Position
The County of Monterey Health Department’s Administration Bureau has two full-time vacancies available for the position of Public Health Epidemiologist II in the Planning, Evaluation and Policy (PEP) Unit. One of these positions will also help support the Health Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau.
The PEP Unit provides intra-Bureau and Departmental coordination to improve social equity, engage the community and improve quality with a focus on prevention and health equity. The Public Health Epidemiologist II works within the PEP Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit to analyze data with a focus on health equity, chronic disease, and social determinants of health. This includes assignments of a single, large, and complex project or multiple smaller projects, developing study protocol and methodologies, conducting advanced data analyses, responding to complex data requests and preparing community reports and technical reports that involve interpretation of findings and policy recommendations.
The EMS Bureau oversees the delivery of EMS within Monterey County, ensures the regulations relative to the EMS systems are carried out as intended by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, and provide quality improvement to the EMS system with a focus on EMS system performance and population health outcomes. The Public Health Epidemiologist II works with the EMS Director, EMS Medical Director, and EMS stakeholders to analyze data and provide recommendations for improvement of the performance of the EMS system.
The position works collaboratively with clients, community stakeholders, other Health Department programs, emergency medical service providers, hospital representatives and members of the public to monitor population health outcomes, provide recommendations for improvement, evaluate program practices and contribute to creating a healthier Monterey County.
Essential Functions:
- Designs, plans, conducts and evaluates epidemiologic studies and surveillance systems.
- Reviews the results of the departmental surveillance of public health data, to determine prevalence(s), attack rates, trends and findings.
- Establishes contacts and maintains working relationships with appropriate specialists in the community.
- Prepares and compiles statistical analysis of public health program planning, reports and technical meetings.
- Provides technical assistance and recommendations on epidemiologic public health data and analysis.
- Conducts specialized analyses for public health program planning.
- Leads in ongoing data collection and management of database and surveillance systems.
- Coordinates one or more larger scale epidemiological projects.
- Provides technical oversight of data management and clerical staff.
- Directs the compilation of health statistics and production of health status reports.
Examples of Other Functions
- Presents epidemiologic analyses of data and findings to a wide range of professionals, policy makers, community planning groups, conferences, and research meetings.
- Identifies and recommends appropriate technologies for data reporting and analysis.
- Develops and revises procedures for timely and accurate reporting of public health data.
- Participates in the maintenance, development and management of epidemiology database.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of:
- Epidemiologic public health data trends and patterns.
- Statistical theory and techniques of epidemiological research.
- Review and evaluation of disease outbreak interventions.
Working Knowledge of:
- Automated systems for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.
Skills and Ability to:
- Identify potential communicable or acute health conditions.
- Design and implement epidemiological surveillance and investigative programs.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Work effectively with minimum supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Epidemiology or related field with specific coursework, or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license.
- The Health Department will conduct a thorough background and reference check.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule.
BENEFITS:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package.
Application and Selection Procedures:
Apply On-Line at Monterey County Careers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is an equal opportunity employer.
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