Vector-borne Disease Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Vector-borne Disease Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
• Job Category:
  Health
• Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
• Compensation: USD 74536 - USD 74536

The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD), part of the Division of Disease Control, is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases.

Position Summary:

This position is in the Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Disease Unit (ZVDU) within the Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD). ZVDU is responsible for overseeing the surveillance for reportable, new, high profile, and emerging vector-borne diseases that are reportable in New York City. Vector borne diseases include, but are not limited to Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, alpha-gal syndrome and certain high-profile diseases such as legionellosis and cyclosporiasis.

ZVDU is recruiting an experienced epidemiologist and data analyst to work under the Research Scientist to perform and enhance Lyme disease surveillance as well as contribute to similar efforts for other vector borne diseases. The person will have experience in epidemiology, data management, and analysis, outreach and education for the public and human and animal health providers, as well as participate in a wide range of activities, with an emphasis on vector borne diseases, and direct oversight of Lyme disease surveillance.

They will be a collaborative partner working closely with the Division of Environmental Health, the Public Health Laboratory, and local, state, and federal partners.

Loan Forgiveness:
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://student aid.gov/pslf/)

Benefits:
City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy:
Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As…