The Kings County Public Health Department is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of:
Epidemiologist
$36.85 - $44.97 Hourly, $76,648.00 - $93,537.60 Annually
This position requires in-person attendance; remote work is not available. Teleworking may be available after completion of probationary period, at the discretion of the Department Head and County's needs. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The typical life of the eligible list is six months.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, coordinates, oversees, leads, and participates in the work of staff performing public health data extraction, analysis, and data software oversight; plans, coordinates, and performs analysis and reporting of public health data including communicable diseases, chronic diseases, injuries, and exposure to hazardous materials; conducts epidemiological investigations to determine the probable cause of disease outbreaks and administers the County’s epidemiological program; prepares comprehensive surveillance programs and studies to determine patterns of disease and the health condition of County residents and/or targeted populations; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis classification exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized disease investigation and education functions with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for coordinating, overseeing, leading, and participating in the work of assigned staff and providing support to management staff in a variety of areas. This class is distinguished from program manager classifications in that the latter have full management authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of services within an assigned program.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Plans, conducts, and evaluates epidemiologic studies to determine patterns of disease in the community; conducts and coordinates field investigations of outbreaks of disease and/or environmental hazards; conducts surveillance activities to identify and monitor disease trends within assigned geographical areas and/or targeted populations.
- Provides lead direction, training, counsel, and work review to assigned staff; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and evaluates performance; serves as a resource to staff.
- Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
- Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other divisions and outside agencies.
- Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
- Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
- Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; directs the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
- Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Develops procedures, protocols, data collection instruments, and data management tools to conduct epidemiological or chronic disease research and surveillance activities.
- Assesses risks of communicable disease outbreaks and/or environmental hazards.
- Serves as a subject matter and technical expert on epidemiology; provides complex staff support to management staff on epidemiological studies, trends, and patterns; makes recommendations for disease controls procedures and prevention strategies.
- Prepares and maintains reports and statistical information to present to the state department of public health and other outside local, state, and federal agencies; serves as the departmental and County liaison with outside public health agencies on disease prevention, detection, and control.
- Oversees and directs the development of educational material for community outreach and education related to communicable diseases and environmental health risks.
- Represents the County in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation:- Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biology, nursing, public health, business administration, or a closely related field.
Experience:- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in communicable disease control; planning, conducting, and evaluating epidemiologic studies; or analyzing public health statistics. (Substitution: Equivalent to a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related field may be substituted for required experience.)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSLicenses:- Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSQualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as necessary, and travel within and outside the County.
A detailed job specification is available by clicking here.
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
Must submit the request form and certified DD-214 prior to the closing date.
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