Epidemiologist

This is a full‑time, FLSA‑exempt position with Health & Human Services, located in Carson City, NV.

This is a grant‑funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.

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Please note:
Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application.

Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all‑inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job‑related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job‑related knowledge and skills.

• Interviews cases, contacts, and suspected disease carriers.
• Evaluates and investigates reports of unusual disease occurrence from laboratories, physicians and others.
• Participates in field investigations at hospitals, physician offices, laboratories, clinics, food establishments, childcare facilities, correctional facilities or other locations as necessary to complete epidemiologic investigations.
• Designs instruments for the collection and analysis of disease‑related data.
• Collaborates with inter‑disciplinary personnel from other departments and public and private agencies to coordinate and augment case findings and surveillance and risk reduction activities based on analysis using established parameters.
• Using data from surveillance, investigations or other sources, defines and maintains databases and organizes data for analysis and interpretation.
• Generates reports including progress reports of fieldwork.
• May provide training to staff, students and volunteers.
• May conduct informational programs to assist health care professionals, educators, social workers, and members of other groups in understanding the problems of target groups.
• Applies principles of good ethical/legal practice as they relate to study design and data collection, dissemination, and use, including laws regarding confidentiality, privacy, and human subjects research, Institutional Review Board processes and Public Records Act/Freedom of Information Act procedures.
• Conducts community health assessments to investigate specific agents that may impact health and designs data collection forms and enters data into computer.
• Conducts special projects as required.
• Responds to inquiries regarding state laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing the investigation and reporting of acute and chronic diseases.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of CCHHS by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Performs duties as assigned in the event of a public health emergency.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

• A master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public health with specialization in epidemiology,…