Title: Epidemiologist Sr.

State Role Title: Scientist II

Hiring Range: $84,000 - $100,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/norfolk/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Bold and catalytic, the Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration, excellence, inclusivity, and resilience. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization, NDPH is the place for you.

Job Duties

Are you passionate about using data to protect and improve community health?

NDPH is seeking a Epidemiologist Sr. to lead disease surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, and public health data initiatives that support evidence-based decision-making and improve health outcomes across throughout the City of Norfolk.

This position is responsible for conducting a broad range of complex epidemiologic investigations and analyses to identify disease trends, evaluate public health interventions, and inform disease prevention and control strategies. This position serves as a technical expert, mentor, and consultant, leading a team of epidemiologists while collaborating and making disease control recommendations to external partners.

Working under limited supervision, the Epidemiologist Sr. exercises independent judgment in program planning and executing research, surveillance, investigative activities, ensuring compliance with applicable public health standards and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by federal grant from July 1st thru June 30th annually. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

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.

THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, LEAVE GRANT, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE OFFERED.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable diseases and other conditions of public health importance.

• Considerable knowledge of methods of investigating disease cases, clusters, and outbreaks.

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding public health and the reporting and control of disease.

• Working knowledge of biostatistics, analysis and interpretation of data, 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, interpret, and present statistical data.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.

• Considerable experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

• Basic knowledge and proficiency utilizing statistical software packages.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others in a supervisory or project management capacity.

• Training or experience in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics.

• Experience with database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data or other conditions of  public health significance.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Ciara Everett

Phone: 757-683-2800

Email: ciara.everett@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.