Epidemiologist Senior

Title: Epidemiologist Senior

State Role Title: Scientist II

Hiring Range: $80,000-$95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CENT VA-LYNCHBURG CITY-Cen-TW

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

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The senior-level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately
complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities in an assigned
district or within a statewide program area. Positions in this role coordinate a specific
epidemiology program within an area to include interpreting program policies and
procedures, providing training, monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for
accuracy and consistency, and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this role
may lead scientific teams and be responsible for performing a full range of coordinating
and supportive duties and responsibilities, including coordinating activities with and
making disease control recommendations to external partners. Positions in this role
work under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program manager, district
health director, nurse manager, or similar position and perform assignments
independently, making determinations about 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 to evaluate
overall results prior to data dissemination

Minimum Qualifications

• A pre-appointment criminal record check and a background investigation are
required.
• Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, & prevention
of communicable diseases & other conditions of public health importance.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of investigating disease cases, clusters, &
outbreaks.
• Considerable knowledge of federal & state laws, regulations, & policies
regarding public health & the reporting & control of disease.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, analysis & interpretation of data, & data
management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop program goals & objectives & to evaluate
program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, interpret, & present
statistical data.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally & in writing with health
care professionals & the general public.
• Considerable experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.
Basic knowledge of and skill sets related to statistical software packages

Additional Considerations

• Training or experience in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics
• Experience w/database management systems, especially those used to
manage population-based disease data or other conditions of public health
significance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead & direct the work of others either in a supervisory
or project management capacity.

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: Cortez Jackson

Phone: n/a

Email: cortez.jackson@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.