Epidemiologist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As an Epidemiologist, you will:
- Conduct epidemiologic studies and surveillance activities by designing studies, developing data collection tools, reviewing literature, and implementing methods to assess public health issues and disease trends.
- Analyze and interpret public health data using epidemiologic and statistical methods to evaluate data quality, identify health trends, and assess.
- Provide epidemiologic consultation and technical assistance to Federal, State, and local partners on study design, surveillance systems, data collection, and evaluation of public health programs.
- Prepare and disseminate scientific findings through technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and publications, translating epidemiologic data into actionable public health information.
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
AND
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Designing epidemiological studies to evaluate public health issues, health outcomes, and population health trends.
- Overseeing epidemiological research and surveillance activities addressing health system priorities and population health concerns.
- Implementing epidemiological studies to assess disease burden, health risks, and factors affecting community health.
- Conducting epidemiological analyses to inform public health programs, policies, and interventions for diverse populations.