Epidemiologist

Job description

Title: Epidemiologist State Role Title: Scientist I: Hiring Range: $55,000 - $70,000: Pay Band: 4: Agency: Virginia Department of Health: Location: VDH-Central Office: Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP)) for 4 years/ 6 months period ending 09/29/2030. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds. The entry-level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and/or prevention of public health events in an assigned district or within a statewide program area. Responsibilities include consulting on scientific and technical issues, conducting routine epidemiologic investigations, data collection/analysis, and providing health education and disease control recommendations. Positions in this role typically work under the close supervision of a more senior epidemiologist or similar position and the wo...