Epidemiologist

Title: Epidemiologist

State Role Title: Scientist I

Hiring Range: $53,000 - $59,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Health

Location: Shenandoah County

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) is a part of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and strives to protect health by preventing the spread of disease and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

LFHD is currently seeking an Epidemiologist to join our dedicated team to contribute to the district's mission. This entry-level position will carry out disease and outbreak investigations and surveillance duties under the direction of the LFHD Epidemiologist Senior. The Epidemiologist is responsible for a range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and/or prevention of public health events in the Lord Fairfax Health District under the guidance and provisions of the statewide program. Responsibilities include conducting routine epidemiologic investigations on Virginia's reportable diseases, assisting with outbreak investigations, data collection/analysis, and providing health education and disease control recommendations.

The home office for this position and primary workplace is at the Shenandoah County Health Department located at 494 N Main Street #100 Woodstock, VA 22664, , though work at other Lord Fairfax Health District offices may be expected. Typical work hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, but occasional after-hours work can occur during emergency situations. This position is expected to report to the home office on a daily basis. Telework options up to 1 day a week may apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of

• Basic knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease

• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, data quality

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working

• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present statistical data.
• Some experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area

Additional Considerations

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.

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.

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.

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: Karla Fillmore

Phone: 540-772-3470

Email: KARLA.FILLMORE@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.