Title: Epidemiologist Senior
State Role Title: SCIENTIST II
Hiring Range: $75,422.25 - $84,000.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The senior-level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities in an assigned district or within a statewide program area. Positions in this role coordinate a specific epidemiology program within an area to include interpreting program policies and procedures, providing training, monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for accuracy and consistency, and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this role may lead scientific teams and be responsible for performing a full range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities, including coordinating activities with and making disease control recommendations to external partners. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program manager, district health director, nurse manager, or similar position and perform assignments independently, making determinations about scope and direction of program planning, research and investigation, based on agreed upon direction and institutional review board approval, as needed. Typically, the work completed is reviewed to evaluate overall results prior to data dissemination.
The Division of Population Health Data (DPHD) is responsible for analytic and outreach services within the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), including epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data, and program evaluation regarding programmatic data-informed decision-making and needs assessment activities. The DPHD seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Cancer Epidemiologist. This senior-level epidemiologist position is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities. As a member of the Virginia Cancer Registry (VCR), this position is responsible for surveillance, investigation, and review specific to the incidence and prevalence of cancer in Virginia. This position will also develop and report on evaluation plans for the Comprehensive Cancer Programs, Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia (CACV), and VCR programs, and will serve as a liaison to cancer programs and external partners related to cancer burden data. In addition, this position will lead the state cancer coalition’s evaluation workgroup and provide support to its priority taskforces. This position will work under the limited supervision of the VCR Director. This position will analyze additional data sources that may inform cancer programs and state cancer coalition, including, but not limited to, the All Payers Claim Database (APCD), and Inpatient Hospitalization data.
This is a restricted position, which is partially funded by the Virginia Cancer Prevention and Control Programs agreement for a 5-year period ending June 29, 2027. 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 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
- A pre-appointment criminal record check and a background investigation are required.
- Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, & prevention of communicable diseases & other conditions of public health importance.
- Considerable knowledge of methods of investigating disease cases, clusters, & outbreaks.
- Considerable knowledge of federal & state laws, regulations, & policies regarding public health & the reporting & control of disease.
- Working knowledge of biostatistics, analysis & interpretation of data, & data management techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to develop program goals & objectives & to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, interpret, & present statistical data.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally & in writing with health care professionals & the general public.
- Considerable experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.
- Basic knowledge of and skill sets related to statistical software packages.
Additional Considerations
- Training or experience in public health, program evaluation, cancer epidemiology, and/or biostatistics
- Experience w/ database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data or other conditions of public health significance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead & direct the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity.
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.
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!
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: Rose Sandra Bose
Phone: 804-998-7871
Email: rose.bose@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.