Epidemiologist

Overview

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 2/6/26, 2/20/26 (final).

Under general supervision, the Epidemiologist plans, conducts and evaluates epidemiological research, surveils, and studies to determine patterns of disease and general health conditions in the community; designs survey instruments; analyzes collected data and interprets results; makes recommendations for the control and prevention of disease; performs related duties as assigned.

• principles and procedures of epidemiology including design and evaluation of epidemiological research, epidemiology of common diseases, and methods of disease control;
• methods and formats for preparation of scientific papers;
• principles and practices of statistics as applied in epidemiology;
• computer applications for the storage, management, manipulation and analysis of large data bases;
• public health principles;
• current developments in epidemiology and general medicine;
• environmental, social, economic, cultural and other issues impacting epidemiology.

• plan, conduct and evaluate epidemiological projects and studies;
• prepare well-written scientific papers and deliver clear and effective oral presentations on technical subjects;
• evaluate complex issues related to environmental and communicable diseases and prepare recommendations for their control;
• operate computerized statistical data bases;
• conduct and evaluate complex statistical analyses;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups;
• represent the County or department;
• read and evaluate complex scientific papers and articles.

Possession of a Master s degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health, or a health science field with emphasis or specialization in epidemiology and biostatistics;
AND One (1) year of professional experience designing, conducting and evaluating epidemiological studies that has involved work with communicable diseases or environmental epidemiology.

Note: Possession of a doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, or a health science field with emphasis or specialization in epidemiology may be substituted for the required experience.

Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please  or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to sources of potentially contagious pathogens in the course of field duties.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.  to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off…