Public Health Epidemiologist & Analyst

About the Department

Please note: This is an in-person position.

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs professional epidemiological and analytical work to support disease surveillance, outbreak response, population health assessment, and the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public health programs. This classification provides specialized public health analysis, grant and performance reporting, and data-driven decision support to promote community health and ensure compliance with state and federal public health requirements. Performs related duties as required.

Director of Public Health or designee.

This classification may exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.

Position Duties

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Conducts epidemiologic surveillance of communicable, chronic, and emerging diseases.
• Monitors disease trends, transmission patterns, and outbreak activity and prepares required reports for state and federal agencies.
• Supports outbreak investigations, contact tracing analysis, and emergency response planning.
• Maintains epidemiologic and public health data systems.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes, and evaluates public health data related to population health, program performance, and health outcomes.
• Prepares statistical, analytical, and narrative reports for the Public Health Department, Board of Supervisors, state agencies, and funding entities.
• Develops and maintains dashboards and performance measures for public health programs and grants.
• Supports the Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), Strategic Plan and other planning and reporting requirements.
• Assists with grant applications, reporting, compliance tracking, and outcome measurement.
• Conducts research on public health trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Assists in the development and revision of public health policies, procedures, and operational guidance.
• Works collaboratively with public health staff, Behavioral Health, hospitals, managed care plans, and community partners to align data and reporting.
• Presents findings and recommendations to management, boards, committees, and partner agencies.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and documentation related to public health surveillance and program performance.
• Analyzes health equity indicators and social determinants of health to identify disparities and inform community-driven strategies.

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of epidemiology and disease surveillance.
• Public health data systems, reporting requirements, and performance measurement.
• Program evaluation, quality improvement, and grant compliance.
• Federal, State, and local public health laws, regulations, and reporting standards.
• Statistical and analytical methods used in public health.
• Modern office practices, including computers and data management software.
• Data governance, confidentiality, and data-sharing requirements in public health.

Ability to: 

• Analyze and interpret disease and program data.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Translate data into actionable public health recommendations.
• Support outbreak response and public health planning.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate records and data systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, and related devices.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is usually performed in an office environment and community settings. Employees may interact with members of the public, health care providers, and partner agencies. May be required to work evenings, weekends, or extended hours during public health emergencies. Occasional travel within the County is required.

Other Qualifications

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Statistics, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of professional experience in epidemiology, public health data analysis, program evaluation, or related public health work.

Note: A Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required professional experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.