Epidemiologist I (2802) - Citywide - H00180

Under direction, conducts and evaluates responsible scientific work, uses epidemiologic or evaluation survey instruments and analyzes data sets to identify and describe patterns of health outcomes and their determinants. This is the entry level in the Epidemiologist series.
The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Designs and coordinates epidemiologic and/or evaluation studies; assists in developing procedures for epidemiological and/or evaluation research; conducts epidemiologic and/or evaluation analyses; prepares technical reports based on epidemiologic and/or evaluation data.
Provides technical consultation and direction for health outcome investigations regarding data quality in epidemiologic and/or evaluation studies; conducts specific health outcome investigations; assesses the impact of interventions on the status of target populations.
Coordinates local efforts with investigators and requirements from other agencies; provides technical advice to stakeholders on studies performed.
Develops, implements and maintains health-related data systems; prepares, maintains and analyzes data using analytical software.
The Epidemiologist I performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience within the field of Epidemiology performing study design, evaluation or analysis.
Substitution
Possession of a master’s degree in Epidemiology (or a related social, psychological, or biological science) may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No