Epidemiologist - Health Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•$62,337 - $87,276

About The Position

The STI/HIV Epidemiologist analyzes and describes disease determinants and distribution, including prevalence, incidence, local circumstances, health equity, and other outcomes contributing to unusual increases in disease and their impacts. The role identifies solutions for prevention, control, and health policy, and provides regular surveillance of outbreaks affecting the community and individual cases related to HIV, congenital syphilis, and other sexually transmitted infections. The Epidemiologist collaborates across the Pima County Health Department and with healthcare professionals, government agencies, and community organizations to promote public health and improve health outcomes. This is a grant-funded position ending in May 2031. The position requires proof of vaccination, or the ability to become fully vaccinated by the start date, for Tdap (within the last 10 years), varicella, MMR, and hepatitis B.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in epidemiology, biology, microbiology, public health, biostatistics, biochemistry, medical anthropology, nursing, or a related scientific or social science field as determined by the department head, and two years of experience in epidemiological investigative activities; relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Alternatively, two years with Pima County in a Communicable Disease Investigator II or related position, as determined by the department head.
Valid driver license at time of application and valid Arizona driver license at time of appointment.
Ability to provide proof of vaccination or become fully vaccinated by the start date for Tdap (within the last 10 years), varicella, MMR, and hepatitis B.
Reliable access to a properly registered and insured vehicle for travel between work sites.
Successful candidate must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background screening and Fleet Services review and approval of the driving record.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in STI/HIV epidemiological investigative activities and data analysis as an epidemiologist or communicable disease investigator.
At least two years of experience with at least one of SAS, R, or Stata.
Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, biology, microbiology, medical anthropology, or a related scientific or social science field.
Experience with or knowledge of dashboarding software such as Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau, or RShiny.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret epidemiologic data to assess disease incidence, prevalence, trends, risk factors, and health disparities.
Design, implement, and evaluate disease surveillance systems, outbreak investigations, and epidemiologic studies, including case-control and cohort studies.
Monitor disease patterns to detect outbreaks, clusters, emerging threats, and potential epidemics, and identify sources and transmission pathways.
Apply statistical methods and epidemiologic principles to analyze morbidity, mortality, natality, and environmental health data.
Develop, organize, and implement disease prevention and control interventions, including vaccination campaigns, advisories, and containment measures.
Provide epidemiologic expertise to public health emergency preparedness and response activities, including disasters and unusual events.
Analyze geographic, environmental, social, occupational, and economic factors influencing disease and disability patterns using GIS and data visualization tools.
Communicate findings through reports, presentations, training, and consultations with clinicians, public health officials, policymakers, and the public.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support disease prevention, health promotion, and healthcare improvement strategies.
Develop and maintain epidemiologic databases and support laboratory specimen handling and data management in accordance with protocols and safety standards.