Epidemiology Investigator-Substance Use Related Morbidities

## Epidemiology Investigator-Substance Use Related Morbidities Apply:
4041 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 4, 2026 (1 day left to apply):
JR26156
** Posting Date
** 10/01/26
** Final date to receive applications
** 10/03/26
** Pay Range
** Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.25 - $29.63 hourly  Full Pay Range: $23.25 - $36.00 hourly    Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
** Job Type
** Contractor with Benefits
** Department
* * Public Health
** About the Position
** As the Epidemiology Investigator for Substance Use-Related Morbidities, you will support surveillance and prevention activities related to nonfatal opioid overdoses, hepatitis C, and other substance use-related health conditions. You will conduct confidential telephone interviews with clients, collect important health and risk-factor information, and provide respectful, person-centered, and nonjudgmental harm-reduction education, overdose-prevention information, and referrals to community and healthcare resources. You will also review medical and laboratory records, document investigation findings, and collaborate with healthcare providers, laboratories, community partners, and public health programs.

Your work will help connect residents with potentially lifesaving resources while improving Maricopa County’s understanding of substance use-related health impacts.  
** About Us
** Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3
* rd* 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.  
** Proud to Offer
*** 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 our on-site center, 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
** We Require
*** Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, medical technology, health sciences, or a related health field
* An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience interacting with clients and gathering health information through health-related investigations, community outreach, or case management in a public health, healthcare, or academic setting may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis  
** We Also Value
*** Experience interacting with people who use drugs and discussing substance use in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner
* Experience working with people from varied…