• Job Description

  Req#: 4448398
  The County of San Diego's County Fire - Emergency Medical Services Office is currently accepting applications for

  EPIDEMIOLOGIST I

  THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $8 2,992.00 ANNUALLY.
  County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
  
  Interviews will be held the week of May 6, 2024. Job offers will be made the week of May 13, 2024.

  County Fire - Emergency Medical Services Office has an opening for Epidemiologist I. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating emergency medical services data, including surveillance and reporting on disease, injury, and system stress detection programs. The incumbent will be responsible for population health surveillance as well as individual investigation.
  
  For a complete description of the duties and responsibilities of Epidemiologist I, please click here.

  Ideal Candidate:
  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of epidemiology, surveillance, public health evaluation, statistical theory and methods, and have the ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of emergency medical situations, including chronic or infectious disease prevention, injury prevention, and system stress evaluation in a local government setting. The required skills include data analysis, database design, data visualization, questionnaire development, and familiarity with programming in statistical software. The candidate should be able to interpret the results of a statistical analysis and have working knowledge of study design in evaluation. The position requires skills in written and oral communication including the ability to communicate complex concepts to the general public.

  
  

  HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES

  The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

  • Job Offer and Background Process begins week of May 13, 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
  • Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
  • Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date

  If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

  
  
  Minimum Qualifications:

  1. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public health with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field; OR,
  2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, life science or related field, AND, two (2) years of experience in a public health, medical or community services agency, which must have included responsibility for designing instruments for collecting and analyzing epidemiological or demographic data, and interpreting findings pertaining to such data.

  Note: A Ph.D. in epidemiology, public health, life science or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency is highly desirable.

  
  

  CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

  As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

  
  Evaluation:

  The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment and supplemental application questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
  
  Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case by case basis.

  As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

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