Epidemiologist

Under general supervision, the Epidemiologist plans, conducts and evaluates epidemiological research, surveils, and studies to determine patterns of disease and general health conditions in the community; designs survey instruments; analyzes collected data and interprets results; makes recommendations for the control and prevention of disease; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of 

• principles and procedures of epidemiology including design and evaluation of epidemiological research, epidemiology of common diseases, and methods of disease control;
• methods and formats for preparation of scientific papers;
• principles and practices of statistics as applied in epidemiology;
• computer applications for the storage, management, manipulation and analysis of large data bases;
• public health principles;
• current developments in epidemiology and general medicine;
• environmental, social, economic, cultural and other issues impacting epidemiology.

Ability to 

• plan, conduct and evaluate epidemiological projects and studies;
• prepare well-written scientific papers and deliver clear and effective oral presentations on technical subjects;
• evaluate complex issues related to environmental and communicable diseases and prepare recommendations for their control;
• operate computerized statistical data bases;
• conduct and evaluate complex statistical analyses;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups;
• represent the County or department;
• read and evaluate complex scientific papers and articles.

Minimum Qualifications  

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health, or a health science field with emphasis or specialization in epidemiology and biostatistics;

AND One (1) year of professional experience designing, conducting and evaluating epidemiological studies that has involved work with communicable diseases or environmental epidemiology.

Note: Possession of a doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, or a health science field with emphasis or specialization in epidemiology may be substituted for the required experience.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here or go to www.SacCountyJobs.net to apply.