Epidemiologist Iii - 64002602

Epidemiologist III -

This position works as a county epidemiologist responsible for communicable disease investigations for the Florida Department of Health in Nassau County and provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Program. Assists with the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Nassau County. Coordinates, investigates and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community. Conducts epidemiological investigations and provides appropriate entities information relative to disease transmission.

Provides information to facilities such as schools, daycares, and nursing homes. Participates in the investigation of environmental health threats by collecting and analyzing health and environmental data, preparing interpretation of findings, and disseminating recommend prevention and control measures. Creates reports using local, state and federal data. Analyzes data for outbreaks and communicable disease surveillance reports using advanced programs such as Excel, SPSS, or SAS.

Monitors and follows up on several state and local data reporting sources. Uses existing and implements new queries in the syndromic disease surveillance system (ESSENCE-FL) to assist in identifying non-reported reportable diseases and potential outbreaks. Monitors and follows up on syndromic disease reporting activities for evidence of biologic events.

Knowledge of epidemiology and disease control

Knowledge of statistical methods and applications

Ability to evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical data pertaining to the control of communicable diseases.

Knowledge of Merlin, ESSENCE, CDC Epi information and other epidemiologic applications

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Statistical Software including Excel and SAS or SPSS

Ability to perform public speaking

Tactful interpersonal, interviewing, and organizational skills

Ability to explain the principles of exposure, infection, infectious period, high-risk interactions, symptoms of diseases, and prevention and control intervention

Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

Minimum:
Knowledge of epidemiological principles, methods and advance statistical models

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze statistical data and present oral and written reports as necessary

Ability to conduct epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, and public health data analysis

Valid Driver's License

Preferred:
Master of Public Health degree

2 or more years of professional experience conducting epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, or public health data analysis.

Demonstrated experience working with surveillance systems (e.g. MERLIN, ESSENCE, STARS, public health databases, and clinical or community health datasets.

Various locations in Nassau County