What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Epidemiology position at Pima County?
Job Description Summary
Department - Health
Job Description
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Classification: 1946 - Intern
Salary Grade: 1
Hiring Salary: $18.00 Per Hour
The Pima County Health Department is seeking a graduate level epidemiology/biostatistics student to support the Operational Research to Strengthen Evidence, Use and Adoption of the 7-1-7 Target for Performance Improvement grant and other epidemiology activities related to outbreak response. The primary responsibilities include retrospective analysis, adaptation of outbreak response checklist and pilot survey creation. As our intern, you will receive training and information to learn about 7-1-7 tools involving these areas and will have the opportunity to shadow and assist on related epidemiologic investigations.
This position will be in person located at the Abrams Public Health Center located at 3950 S. Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ.
This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
This position will be 20 hours per week through 9/30/2025.
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Must be enrolled in Graduate Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or related level degree program with an institution that has an active affiliation agreement with PCHD. Must have a bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department - Health
Job Description
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Classification: 1946 - Intern
Salary Grade: 1
Hiring Salary: $18.00 Per Hour
The Pima County Health Department is seeking a graduate level epidemiology/biostatistics student to support the Operational Research to Strengthen Evidence, Use and Adoption of the 7-1-7 Target for Performance Improvement grant and other epidemiology activities related to outbreak response. The primary responsibilities include retrospective analysis, adaptation of outbreak response checklist and pilot survey creation. As our intern, you will receive training and information to learn about 7-1-7 tools involving these areas and will have the opportunity to shadow and assist on related epidemiologic investigations.
This position will be in person located at the Abrams Public Health Center located at 3950 S. Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ.
This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
This position will be 20 hours per week through 9/30/2025.
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Positions within this classification will perform a variety of administrative, operational or technical tasks as assigned by the department.
Must be enrolled in Graduate Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or related level degree program with an institution that has an active affiliation agreement with PCHD. Must have a bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Minimum one (1) year experience in R and/or Stata statistical software.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in survey creation and implementation.
- Current MEZCOPH student in the SAFER program.
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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