Epidemiologist - Baltimore City Health Department

POSTING DATE: 04/08/2024

CLOSING DATE: 06/08/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY $72,624.00 - $116,198.00 Annually

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant's education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

An Epidemiologist Supervisor oversees studies and investigations of complex and sensitive cases of disease outbreaks in Baltimore City communities. Work of this class involves supervising epidemiologists, nurses, investigators, administrative and office support personnel.

Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative supervisor. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have three years of postgraduate experience in epidemiology.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of epidemiologic research methodology, data collection procedures, epidemiologic study design, descriptive and inferential statistics.

• Knowledge and technical expertise in surveillance, evidence-based public health approaches to prevent and control diseases.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the biomedical sciences and public health.

• Knowledge of the objectives, scope, and functions of Federal, State and local health laws and regulations that apply to public health.

• Knowledge of interviewing and investigating techniques used in the epidemiology of human disease, of the methods and practices for the control of human disease and of the causes and sources of contagion of communicable human disease.

• Ability to apply advanced epidemiologic principles and methods in analysis of health data.

• Ability to direct epidemiologic investigations or studies.

• Ability to understand technical and administrative problems and constraints involved in formulating disease control or prevention recommendations.

• Ability to use statistical analysis software in order to evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical data.

• Ability to interpret and apply complex policies and procedures.

• Ability to prepare and present reports and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness and sound judgement.

• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions to health problems.

• Ability to provide effective leadership.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

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