Epidemiological Specialist , Ii, Iii, Iv

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SPECIALIST I, II, III, IV

State of Hawaiʻi | Posted Mar 2 | Full-time

Location:

Island of OAHU

Salary ranges: Level I: $4,243 to $5,162 per month (SR-16, Step D to I). Level II: $4,590 to $5,588 per month (SR-18, Step D to I). Level III: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I). Level IV: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).

• Level I:
  Receives formal and on-the-job training in epidemiological principles and methods and performs related duties as assigned.
• Level II:
  Performs limited epidemiological investigational and educational activities in the communicable disease control program and related duties as assigned.
• Level III:
  Performs the full range of epidemiological investigational and educational activities in the communicable disease control program and related duties as assigned.
• Level IV:
  Plans, organizes, and performs the most complex investigational and educational epidemiological activities in a communicable disease program area, makes case assignments, assists in the review of work performed by lower-level specialists, and functions as the Epidemiological Specialist in venereal diseases and other communicable diseases.

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with coursework including at least three biological science courses, one beyond introductory level.

Excess work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if it demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Level I:
  None
• Level II: 0.5 year
• Level III: 1.5 years
• Level IV: 2.5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience demonstrating knowledge and application of principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in identification, prevention, and control of communicable diseases.

For Level IV, at least one year of experience must be comparable to the next lower level in State service.

• Knowledge of causes, symptoms, and social/environmental factors affecting transmission; relevant laws and regulations; control methods; investigational techniques; specimen handling; confidentiality, and FOIA requirements.
• Ability to conduct investigative and educational activities, interpret and apply laws, perform clinical activities, and establish effective working relationships with affected persons, physicians, public health personnel, and the public.

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.

• Master’s degree in biological science, public health, or related area: substituted for 6 months of specialized experience.
• Master’s degree in epidemiology or related area: substituted for 1.5 years of specialized experience.
• Doctorate in epidemiology or related area: substituted for 2.5 years of specialized experience.

Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities may be required; selective certification may be established for eligible candidates.

Citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

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Recruitment deadlines are continuous.