Epidemiologist II (2803) - Citywide - H00181

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

4h•$124,930 - $151,892

About The Position

Under general direction, the Epidemiologist II designs, conducts, and evaluates original epidemiologic research to determine patterns of health outcomes and their determinants in the community. This is the journey level in the Epidemiologist series. The role plans and evaluates epidemiologic and evaluation studies, designs data collection procedures, establishes surveillance systems, and analyzes and interprets findings. It also recommends disease prevention and health promotion policies, assesses population interventions, and evaluates their effects on target populations. The Epidemiologist II provides direction to staff supporting research and evaluation, offers technical consultation on epidemiologic methods and study design, and coordinates research with departmental staff and investigators at other agencies. The role prepares reports, presentations, and scientific papers, and participates in conferences and meetings related to the causes, distribution, and prevention of diseases and other health outcomes. Other related duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of experience in Epidemiology performing study design, evaluation, or analysis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
The examination may assess knowledge of epidemiological research principles and techniques, biostatistics, sample selection, sources of bias, and sampling methods.
The examination may assess ability to supervise staff engaged in epidemiological and/or related public health research; manipulate and analyze data using statistical software; communicate and disseminate findings through graphic and written forms; and communicate clearly and maintain effective relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and evaluate original epidemiologic and/or evaluation proposals and studies.
Design and implement survey instruments and procedures for data collection and analysis.
Establish and maintain surveillance systems to identify and monitor health-related trends among populations; analyze and interpret findings.
Recommend policies and procedures for disease control and prevention and the promotion of health outcomes.
Assess the feasibility of population interventions and analyze their impact on the health status of target populations.
Provide direction to staff involved in data collection, data quality management, statistical analysis, and other research and evaluation support activities.
Provide departmental staff with technical consultation on epidemiologic and/or evaluation research methodology and design.
Provide information to public and private agencies and professional groups about health-related trends, patterns, characteristics, possible causation, and potential remedial actions.
Coordinate research efforts with departmental staff and investigators in other agencies.
Prepare reports, presentations, and scientific papers based on hypotheses and results.
Participate in conferences, meetings, and seminars related to the causation, distribution, and prevention of diseases and other health outcomes.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.