Epidemiologist Mid-Level

Title: Epidemiologist Mid-Level

State Role Title: Scientist II

Hiring Range: $71,957.00 - $76,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division of Population Health Data (DPHD) is responsible for analytic and outreach services within the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), including epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data, and program evaluation regarding programmatic data-informed decision-making and needs assessment activities. The DPHD seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Sickle Cell Epidemiologist. This mid-level position is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities in statewide program areas including developing, maintaining, and conducting surveillance of a Sickle Cell Registry, as well as providing epidemiologic support for the Bleeding Disorder program and Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a Sickle Cell registry, conducting epidemiologic investigations and/or assessments, participating in surveillance activities, conducting epidemiologic studies to include data analysis and dissemination, and consulting on scientific and technical issues. Positions in this role may coordinate a specific epidemiology program within an assigned area to include interpreting program policies and procedures, training staff, monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for accuracy and consistency, and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program manager, or similar position and perform assignments independently, making determinations about scope and direction of program planning, research and investigation, based on agreed upon direction and institutional review board approval, as needed. Typically, the work completed is reviewed for feasibility, conformance to program policy and practices, and effectiveness in meeting specific goals and objectives.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance.
2. Considerable knowledge of methods of public health surveillance.
3. Working knowledge of biostatistics, SAS data analysis, with the ability to write SAS code, and data management techniques.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness.
5. Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team to perform epidemiological studies and evaluate program effectiveness.
6. Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, and present statistical data.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
8. Experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Additional Considerations

1. Prior maternal and child health epidemiology and evaluation experience.
2. Some knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
3. Strong knowledge and experience of statistical software packages, including SAS, R, Tableau, ArcGIS, or SQL.
4. Experienced with database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data and visualization

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will/may be required upon employment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Briana Lee

Phone: 804-864-7000

Email: briana.lee@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.