Job Opening: Epidemiology Investigator
Department: Health Department
Posting Date: March 21, 2023
Salary: $64,000 (Hourly/Non-Exempt)
Working Conditions: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
The Epidemiology Investigator supports the planning, organizing, and directing of an epidemiologic program on a countywide level for the identification, control, and eradication of disease problems. Work involves keeping abreast of the latest techniques in epidemiology and the procedures used to attain the program objectives and effectively communicating and promoting the organization of illness and disease control programs through communications with professional groups, departmental personnel, and the general public. Recommendations for program changes in procedures and practices emanate from this position. Work is performed with considerable independence of action. Completed work is reviewed for program effectiveness by the appropriate supervisor.
Participates in planning, organizing, and directing a countywide public health program to identify, control, and eradicate illness and disease problems.
Conducts countywide surveillance activities; initiates recommendations and actions to improve the quality and quantity of morbidity reporting as well as the rapidity of reporting.
Plans, organizes, and directs training programs for department personnel.
Functions as a member of a countywide acute response team.
Conducts epidemiologic investigations.
Prepares statistical reports on specific diseases.
Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports of epidemiologic matters.
Promotes good public relations.
Performs related work as required.
Conducts literature reviews and assists in preparing reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews, and other information using behavioral science, demographic and epidemiologic analytic techniques, and evaluation. Follows direction from senior scientists and integrates other perspectives.
Assists with data analysis.
Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, current developments, and techniques related to epidemiology.
Considerable knowledge of occupational diseases and illness.
Considerable knowledge of the epidemiology of emerging and common communicable diseases.
Considerable knowledge of public health laws and regulations.
Knowledge of a wide range of disease conditions and illness, including health disparities.
Knowledge of the functions and resources of federal, state, and local agencies in the field of public health.
Knowledge of and understanding of modern diagnostic and survey laboratory techniques.
Ability to develop and execute generalized epidemiologic studies, planning, directing and coordinating the work of subordinate and adjunctive personnel.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local health officers, professional and lay groups, and the general public.
Ability to interpret results of studies.
Knowledge of statistical analysis software (SAS, Stata, R)
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or a related field required, Master’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology preferred
One year of field experience in detecting, controlling, or reporting illness and diseases.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check
Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons
Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs
Excellent communication skills
A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload
Strong relationship-building skills
*The selected candidate will be required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including PA State Police Criminal History Record Check; PA Child Abuse History; and FBI Criminal History Background Check including finger printing prior to employment.
**Delaware County requires all DCHD employees be up to date for their COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidate’s start date if hired.
To apply, please fill out our online application form.