COVID-19 Sr. Epidemiologist and Epidemiologist 1, 2 and 3 (all Non-Medical) - PROJECT - DOH4990

Details

Apply early!  Applicant review is on-going.  This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled.  The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time.

 

• Senior Epidemiologist (Non-Medical) – Pay Range 76: $90,888 – $119,244 Annually
• Epidemiologist 3 (Non-Medical) – Pay Range 71:  $80,292 – $105,384 Annually
• Epidemiologist 2 (Non-Medical) – Pay Range 67:  $72,756 – $95,484 Annually
• Epidemiologist 1 – Pay Range 61:  $62,748 - $82,344 Annually

 

COVID 19
Senior Epidemiologist (Non-Medical)
Epidemiologist 3 (Non-Medical)
Epidemiologist 2 (Non-Medical)
Epidemiologist 1
PROJECT – Multiple Positions
Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Multiple Locations (Including Home-Based)
DOH4990
 

The Opportunities

These positions will support the agency’s COVID-19 response by supporting public health emergency preparedness and response activities.  This work supports the agency’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  
 

• The Senior Epidemiologist (Non-Medical) positions will support priority capacity in the COVID-19 response by serving as section, unit or team leads . These positions contribute to the COVID-19 mission by providing leadership and direction to response activities. Manage daily external relationships to support ongoing internal response needs. Provide mission and vision to drive continued state-level response needs. Maintain situational awareness on evolving epidemiology of coronavirus response globally to inform local-level response efforts. Lead epidemiological needs in collaboration with internal divisions and offices across the agency and external partners as necessary. Design and implement objectives and strategies that increase public health and medical response capabilities across the state in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic within the parameters of the grant funding and based on program goals.

 

• The Epidemiologist 3 (Non-Medical) positions will support priority capacity in the COVID-19 response serving as group supervisor to epidemiologists or leading the work of epidemiologists. These positions contribute to the COVID-19 mission by providing a leadership and direction to a team to support ongoing needs in the agency response for key areas such as: 1) Case, contact, and outbreak investigation 2) Surveillance data and data analytisis 3) Healthcare and/or public health informatics and/or 4) Database development, data automation and linkages. Provide leadership around standardized processes, protocols, and guidance for local health response efforts around the evolving coronavirus response efforts. Some positions may supervise a team of investigation, guidance, and system requirements development staff.

 

• The Epidemiologist 2 (Non-Medical) positions will support priority capacity in the COVID-19 response by serving as a lead in key functions for a defined area within: 1) Case, contact, and outbreak investigation 2) Surveillance data and data analytisis 3) Healthcare and/or public health informatics and/or 4) Database development, data automation and linkages.  These positions contribute to the COVID-19 mission by providing leadership, development of tasks, and coordination as necessary.

 

• The Epidemiologist 1 positions will support priority capacity in COVID-19 response by serving in role to support the efforts focusing on: 1) Case, contact, and outbreak investigation 2) Surveillance data and data analytisis 3) Healthcare and/or public health informatics and/or 4) Database development, data automation and linkages.

The work within the Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics includes statewide surveillance and investigation of more than 60 of Washington State's approximately 80 notifiable conditions, including planning and response for public health emergencies involving communicable diseases. These responsibilities align directly to Goal 1 of the Agency Strategic Plan (2016-19 Update) that calls to “Protect everyone in Washington from communicable diseases and other health threats.” More specifically, this goal has two relevant objectives: “Improve statewide disease prevention, surveillance, and response systems” and to “Improve operational readiness of public health response resources with emphasis on attending to vulnerable populations.”

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple project positions at each level outlined above.  Grant funding for these project positions is anticipated to last between 24 and 30 months. 

Positions that do not supervise will be covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.  

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Pursuant to the Governor’s Directive, 20-08 (Download PDF reader), these positions will be subject to the requirement of furloughing one day per week through July 25, 2020.  Additionally, beginning August 1, 2020, these positions will be required to furlough one day per month through November 30, 2020.

About the Department of Health

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions, and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. 
 
Benefits of Working for DOH

Washington is America's Top State according to U.S. News (2019) and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Shoreline boasts a unique history and character derived from original settlements dating back to the late 1800s. The quality that drew early settlers to the area remains dominant to this day: location. The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound beauty and the convenience of suburban living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities. The community has developed a reputation for strong neighborhoods, excellent schools, and abundant parks.

    DOH offers:

• A healthy work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion by fostering an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• A modernized workplace

What we’re looking for

Our ideal candidates are innovative and thoughtful professionals who view the world and everyone in it through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  They have the personal courage, tenacity, and humility to hold themselves and all others responsible for embodying our purpose and values. 

The successful candidates are team players, defined as having a driving passion for the work, bringing humility to their job and people interactions, and understanding how their words and actions impact others.
 
Required Qualifications
 

• All levels – A Master's degree or higher in epidemiology; OR a Master's degree or higher in public health or a closely allied field including 12 graduate quarter hours or equivalent (500 level or above) in epidemiology and 12 graduate quarter hours or equivalent in biostatistics.

    AND
 

• Senior Epi Positions – Two (2) or more years of supervisory or lead experience in a public health or equivalent setting.

 

• Epi 3 Positions – Two (2) or more years of experience working in a public health agency or a similar setting.

 

• Epi 2 Positions – One (1) or more years of experience working in a public health agency or a similar setting. 

 

• Epi 1 Positions – No additional experience is required.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer.  DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful.  It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.

If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Skyler Jones at (360) 236-4408, Skyler.Jones@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).

Application Process

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you.  Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
 

1. A current resume.
2. Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) a subordinate.

Do not attach documents that contain private information (social security number, date of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. Veterans, please feel free to attach a copy of your redacted DD214.”

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

     With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Work at a tobacco-free campus and environment.
• Teleworking is required for most work hours, but not all. Some positions may be home-based. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 
• Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends.
• Legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle, or provide alternative transportation.
• Occasional travel – travel is typically local or regional to meet with clients, conduct business, and/or attend training.
• Interact and work with customers (some of whom may be frustrated or distressed) in a positive, friendly, and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency. 

Supplemental Information

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 

Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.  Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.