Title: Epidemiologist Mid-Level

State Role Title: Scientist II

Hiring Range: $73,024 - $78,660

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is looking for an experienced individual to serve as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Epidemiologist for the state Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Program. This position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and is the recognized resource responsible for analysis, oversight and coordination of data utilizing the NHSN, CDC’s web-based surveillance system for healthcare associated infections, antimicrobial use, and antimicrobial resistance data. This work involves collaboration with Virginia healthcare providers, local, state and national public health and medical professional organizations, and the CDC. The NHSN Epidemiologist supports and provides oversight of projects with other HAI/AR team members, as needed. Projects require a great deal of epidemiologic data analysis and report generation.

Please note that this position is based out of the Richmond office for an unspecified amount of time and telework may not be immediately available. Once onboarded and fully trained, telework may be considered in accordance with state and agency policy.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is looking for an experienced individual to serve as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Epidemiologist for the state Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Program. This position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and is the recognized resource responsible for analysis, oversight and coordination of data utilizing the NHSN, CDC’s web-based surveillance
system for healthcare associated infections, antimicrobial use, and antimicrobial resistance data. This work involves collaboration with Virginia healthcare providers, local, state and national public health and medical professional organizations, and the CDC. The NHSN Epidemiologist supports and provides oversight of projects with other HAI/AR teams.

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

• Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, and present statistical data.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
• Experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Additional Considerations

• Training/experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity.
• Basic knowledge of statistical software packages.
• Experience with the National Healthcare Safety Network

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.

Contact Information

Name: Curt Crostic

Phone: No Phone Calls

Email: curt.crostic@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.