Epidemiologist

Posting Date

09/23/26

09/28/26

Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000 - $70,625 annually

Full Pay Range: $65,000 - $87,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Contractor with Benefits

Public Health

Are you ready to help internal and external partners improve the health of the community within Maricopa County? If you find yourself inspired to put your analytical skills to work in the public health sector, consider applying for the Epidemiologist role!

As an Epidemiologist in the Office of Communicable Disease Data, Surveillance, and Outbreak Response, you will be responsible for the analysis, interpretation, and communication of vaccine-preventable disease data. You will compile and analyze data, monitor disease and immunization trends, and produce reports and visualizations to support data-driven strategies that inform public health action.

Please note that this is a contract position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027.

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work.

We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Skilled in analysis software such as R or SAS

• Conduct epidemiologic analyses of vaccine-preventable disease data to monitor disease trends and identify populations or areas of increased risk
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, maps, and other data products to communicate findings and support data-driven public health actions
• Analyze vaccination coverage and school immunization data to identify trends, disparities, and potential gaps in vaccination
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, Community Wellness and Health staff, and other internal and external partners to provide accurate and timely epidemiologic information
• Support cooperative agreement activities, performance measures, and grant deliverables through data analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be…