EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$66,000 - $69,300•Hybrid

About The Position

This entry-level professional epidemiologist carries out investigative and analytical epidemiological activities related to disease surveillance, detection, and prevention. The role provides technical assistance in epidemiology and data analytics within the Division of Prevention Services and supports agency-wide efforts to improve the health of maternal and child health populations, particularly maternal health. Work includes structured assignments performed under the direction of higher-level staff, applying established guidelines and policies, and using quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods. The position may provide administrative leadership and technical guidance to assigned lower-level staff. The employee is expected to make independent decisions based on education, professional experience, and training, and to maintain and share highly confidential information and data. The work includes routine surveillance, data collection and analysis, and assistance with epidemiological investigations; investigations concerning communicable and chronic diseases, injuries, and other health conditions; literature reviews; and preparation of reports using epidemiological, demographic, behavioral science, and program evaluation methods. The epidemiologist provides scientific and clinical guidance and technical assistance to public, private, nonprofit, state, and local organizations; serves as a scientific consultant; participates in committees and workgroups; and contributes to grants and funding proposals. After-hours partner meetings, investigations, outbreak responses, and emergency responses may be required as needed. The position is based at 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona, and is hybrid. The annual salary is $66,000–$69,300, depending on experience. A driver's license is required. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health or a science-related field and three years of experience in applied public health epidemiology; a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology may substitute for two years of experience.
Driver's license.
Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of epidemiology; research methods used to identify and evaluate disease characteristics; and medical methods and practices used to control diseases.
Knowledge of HIPAA and state and local privacy laws.
Knowledge of public health surveillance, computerized database management, data analysis, program evaluation, literature search, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Performance Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, Lean methodologies, the life-course approach to health, and maternal and child health.
Skills in epidemiological research methods, population health evaluation, surveillance and investigations, and compilation and evaluation of technical epidemiological data.
Interpersonal skills for working with representatives of other government agencies and the public.
Database management and statistical analysis skills, especially with SAS.
Data visualization software skills, such as Power BI.
Ability to use critical thinking to identify public health problems and determine the need for further investigation or action based on statutes, rules, policy, and potential health impact.
Ability to collaborate, investigate acute and chronic conditions, analyze and interpret surveillance and investigation data, and recommend evidence-based interventions and control measures.
Ability to work independently and in teams, multitask, prioritize, and communicate effectively orally, in writing, and visually.
Ability to support a diverse, inclusive, nondiscriminatory workforce.

Nice To Haves

Preference for degrees from an accredited university and/or School of Public Health.
Experience using statistical software, working with different levels of the U.S. health care and public health systems, and working with electronic public health surveillance databases.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine epidemiological functions, including surveillance, data collection, analysis using epidemiological methods, and assistance with investigations.
Conduct epidemiological investigations related to communicable and chronic diseases, injuries, and other health conditions; apply findings to public health programs and recommend interventions or control measures.
Prepare reports based on surveillance analyses, literature reviews, and other information using behavioral science, demographic and epidemiological analytic techniques, and program evaluation.
Provide scientific and clinical advice, guidance, and technical assistance to public, private, nonprofit, state, and local health and health-related agencies and organizations.
Conduct literature reviews.
Participate in after-hours partner meetings, investigations, outbreak responses, and emergency responses as needed.
Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals.
Serve as a scientific consultant for public health programs or projects and participate in relevant internal and external committees and workgroups.
Perform other duties as assigned that are related to the position.
May provide administrative leadership and technical guidance to lower-level professional, technical, and administrative support staff as assigned.

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan; the State makes monthly contributions to ASRS equal to the employee contribution
Infant at work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program; eligible employees may receive up to $300 per month toward outstanding student loans