Epidemiologist Mid-Level #EP308

Title: Epidemiologist Mid-Level #EP308

State Role Title: Scientist II

Hiring Range: $68,000 - $77,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.

This mid-level epidemiologist position supports the enhanced/syndromic surveillance program within the Office of Epidemiology, Division of Surveillance and Investigation. This position has a primary focus of ensuring the availability and quality of near real-time syndromic surveillance data from emergency departments and urgent care centers used to identify and monitor events of public health concern across Virginia. Responsibilities include recruitment of healthcare facilities to report syndromic surveillance data to the Virginia ESSENCE system, conducting data analysis and dissemination using data management and analysis tools (SQL, R, Tableau), participating in surveillance activities, and consulting on scientific and technical issues. Positions in this role will coordinate data quality efforts and projects to include, interpreting program policies and procedures, training staff, communicating with stakeholders, monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for accuracy and consistency, and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program manager, or similar position and perform assignments independently, making determinations about the scope and direction of program planning, research and investigation, based on agreed upon direction and institutional review board approval, as needed. Typically, the work completed is reviewed for feasibility, conformance to program policy and practices, and effectiveness in meeting specific goals and objectives.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the ELC and Overdose to Action Grant for a 5-year (60 month) period ending 07/ 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance.
Considerable knowledge of methods of public health surveillance.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to develop program or project goals and objectives and to evaluate program or project effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, and present statistical data.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
Experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Additional Considerations

Demonstrated knowledge/experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics.
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity.
Basic knowledge of statistical software packages.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please submit cover letter and resume along with your application.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Amanda Collum

Phone: 804-864-8236

Email: amanda.collum@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.