Epidemiologist (EPI1) – HOMEBASED - DOH7805

Are you passionate about making a difference in public health?  Do you have a keen interest in epidemiology and a desire to contribute to the prevention and control of communicable diseases?  If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

 Position: This is a full-time, permanent Epidemiologist 1 (EPI1) position.

Division: Disease Control & Health Statistics (DCHS)

Office: Communicable Disease Epidemiology (OCDE)

Location:  Homebased

Join our team as an Epidemiologist at the Department of Health!

Make a difference.

As an Epidemiologist, you will play a crucial role in our Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease (ZD/VBD) Program, collaborating closely with the Program Manager and other epidemiologists on the team.  You’ll be at the forefront of addressing communicable diseases by collecting, maintaining, reviewing, analyzing, and disseminating vital information for public health action. Our program takes a One Health approach to disease surveillance and collaborates closely with partners representing animal and environmental health at the state and federal levels.

This work involves tracking and identifying disease trends, enhancing surveillance systems, and providing support to local health jurisdictions (LHJ) in their efforts to prevent, detect, and control communicable diseases in Washington State. You’ll serve as the OCDE liaison to the Office of Global and One Health.

Required Qualifications

Note: Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

• Option 1: Six (6) or more years of experience in epidemiology research and analysis.

• Option 2: A bachelor's degree or higher in epidemiology, public health, or an allied field; AND two (2) or more years of experience in epidemiology research and analysis.

• Option 3:  A master’s degree or higher in epidemiology, public health, or an allied field.