Epidemiologist

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.

The Epidemiologist studies the occurrence of disease and other health-related conditions or events in Montana to implement prevention and control measures. This position specifically focuses on topics related to substance use disorder, and other injury prevention topics as needed. The Epidemiologist is responsible for analysis and presentation of programmatic, service-related data, and disease surveillance data. This position coordinates and evaluates and evaluates early warning drug overdose surveillance systems.

Additional responsibilities include providing data and writing reports for programs and grants and responding to data requests from stakeholders.

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

• Knowledge of surveillance concepts and theories including epidemiology, statistics, and public health practice.

• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS), R, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), or other languages.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking.

• Skill in writing technical reports or grants.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in epidemiology, statistics, or a closely related degree.

• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.

• Experience in substance use disorder, overdose, injury prevention, EMS, and trauma-related epidemiology preferred.

• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is grant funded through August 31, 2028, with the intention to seek additional funding.