Title: Epidemiologist Mid-Level (Lead)

State Role Title: Scientist II

Hiring Range: $88,285 - $106,226

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

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the National Cancer Prevention and Control Program which is scheduled to end on 06/29/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually if funded by non‑general funds or before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.


The lead-level epidemiologist or epidemiology program supervisor is responsible for overseeing, managing, coordinating, and/or supervising the work of epidemiologists and associated staff in conducting professional epidemiologic activities. Positions in this role function as experts within their assigned area of responsibility, such as education and training, surveillance and/or data analysis. Positions in this role perform work of considerable difficulty to include interpreting program policies and procedures, training staff and monitoring and reviewing data collection for accuracy. Positions in this role may provide program information to health care providers and laboratory personnel to evaluate case reporting to recommend appropriate control and prevention methods. Positions in this role may maintain a portion of a statewide surveillance system for the detection and reporting of one or more reportable conditions. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a program area manager or similar position while receiving guidance in the form of general goals to be accomplished and broad program policy. May be responsible for managing a statewide program, working with partners to evaluate the program(s), improve delivery of services, and develop policies and procedures.

The EWL Data Manager provides data and analytical support and guidance to the Every Woman’s Lie program, which resides within the Division of Prevention and Health Promotion in the Office of Family Health Services. The primary job duties include: (1) serving as the liaison between the CDC and EWL on all data-related issues; (2) analyzing appropriate data to identify program-eligible women and to provide current cancer burden and cancer risk factor data; (3) responding to data requests and presenting program and cancer burden data as requested; (4) monitoring EWL provider site performance using program data; (5) reviewing, revising, and implementing an evaluation plan for the VABCCEDP in accordance with CDC guidance; (6) providing technical assistance and training on the use of Catalyst120/program protocols to EWL staff and partners; (7) overseeing routine quality assurance of program data to ensure compliance with CDC standards; (8) collaborating with the Catlyst120 vendor and internal VDH offices to ensure the data system meets all Commonwealth of Virginia security guidelines; and (9) testing of data system updates for accuracy and working with appropriate partners to remedy any findings prior to pushes to production.

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 in cancer research, data analysis, or evaluation.

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Xavier Callistro

Phone: (804) 658-6519

Email: xavier.callistro1@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.