Surveillance Epidemiologist - Health Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

5d•$62,337 - $87,276

About The Position

The Surveillance Epidemiologist analyzes and describes disease determinants and distribution, including disease patterns, prevalence, incidence, local circumstances, health equity, and other health outcomes contributing to unusual increases in disease and their impacts. The position identifies solutions for prevention, control, and health policy. It provides regular surveillance for community morbidities, including chronic and infectious diseases, through regular reports with descriptive statistics, dashboard management, and identification of incidents through non-traditional reporting such as syndromic surveillance. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027. It is classified as Epidemiologist (classification 5411), salary grade 13. The hiring range is $62,337–$74,796 annually, and the full pay range is $62,337–$87,276 annually. A valid driver license is required at application, and a valid Arizona driver license is required at appointment. The successful applicant is subject to a 39-month DOT motor vehicle record review and must have reliable access to a properly registered and insured vehicle for travel between work sites; use of a personal vehicle is reimbursed under County policies. The role may involve a high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and a Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided. Post-offer proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening is required. Pre-employment background screening is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 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.
A valid driver license at the time of application and a valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
Reliable access to a properly registered and insured vehicle for travel between work sites.
Post-offer proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening.
Subject to pre-employment background screening and a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience with one or more of SAS, R, or Stata statistical software.
Experience in chronic or infectious disease surveillance epidemiology.
A 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, Power BI, 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, such as 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 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 for public health emergency preparedness and response, 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 on 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.