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Monthly Salary:<\/strong> $5,229-$6,364 (SENIOR – $5,490-$6,683) JOB SUMMARY<\/u><\/strong> The role of the Public Health Epidemiologist is to gain an extensive knowledge of public health issues through data gathering and analysis. The goal of the Public Health Epidemiologist is to help present data to public health leadership and the general public to inform decision making processes for disease mitigation and intervention development. Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.<\/p>\n EXAMPLES OF DUTIES<\/u><\/strong> EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION<\/u><\/strong> Epidemiologist <\/u>\u2013 <\/strong>Entry-level position within Public Health. Master\u2019s Degree required in Public Health, Epidemiology or a closely related field.<\/p>\n Senior Epidemiologist <\/u><\/strong>– <\/strong>Senior level position based on level of experience and the ability to work independently. Master\u2019s Degree required and has two or more years of public health experience in one or more programs.<\/p>\n APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS Application Instructions<\/span>
Opening Date:<\/strong> February 22, 2023
–Open Until Filled-<\/em>
Review Date:<\/strong> March 2, 2023<\/p>\n
(Full position description available at Human Resources, contact info below).<\/p>\n
(any one position may not include all for the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions in the class).<\/p>\n\n
<\/strong><\/span>Newly graduated Master\u2019s degree with minimal experience but from a Master\u2019s program with a focus on epidemiology and\/or analysis on assessment; or Bachelor’s or other non-epidemiology professional degree or certification (e.g., RN, MD\/DO, DDS\/DMD, DVM, PhD, RS) without formal academic epidemiology training and with at least 2 years’ experience performing epidemiology work under the guidance of a Tier 2 epidemiologist. (Guidance can be received from an epidemiologist in the same agency or in other organizations.)<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>Applicants are required to submit a Mason County Application <\/a><\/strong>to the Human Resources Department. The completed application may include additional pages of employment history using the application format, and a resume may be attached. The completed application will be used as the primary document to determine if minimum qualifications are met for this recruitment. Misrepresentation, incomplete, or inaccurate entries may be the cause of application rejection, removal from the employment list, or discharge from county service. Applicants will be screened based upon education and experience, and the top candidates will be scheduled for interviews. Selection factors will include demonstrated knowledge and abilities for the particular position. Only those candidates chosen for interviews will receive notice of the final selection decision. <\/strong>Please read the reverse side for additional information. This selection process may be subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Carefully read the posting and note the minimum qualifications and the selection process. Please indicate all relevant education and experience on the application. A County application<\/a> is always required and is utilized as the primary document to determine if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Resumes can be included as a supplement but cannot be used in lieu of completing the application. Applications must be entirely completed, and \u201csee resume\u201d will not be acceptable. Applicants applying for more than one position must complete a separate application for each position. Applications must be signed and dated, and returned to the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date.<\/p>\n