Title: Epidemiologist Senior
State Role Title: Scientist II
Hiring Range: $77,000 - $89,600
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: RICHMOND-HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are a part of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and strive to protect health by preventing the spread of disease and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. To contribute to this mission, the Epidemiologist Senior position will take the lead on disease and outbreak investigations and surveillance duties, with particular attention to healthcare-associated infections. The Epidemiologist Senior will work closely with long-term care facilities across Richmond City and Henrico County.
The position is based in the Richmond City Health District and will work primarily at 400 E Cary Street, but will be expected to travel for field work throughout Richmond City and Henrico County as often as needed. Mileage reimbursement or government vehicles are available for work-related travel.
Typical work hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 pm with rotation of after-hours on-call coverage.
As part of VDH, this is a state position with comprehensive state benefits that include affordable health insurance options, life insurance, disability plans, retirement plans, paid holidays, paid leave, and telework options.
Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health!
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!
Minimum Qualifications
1. Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable diseases and other conditions of public health importance.
2. Considerable knowledge of methods of investigating disease cases, clusters, and outbreaks.
3. Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding public health and the reporting and control of disease.
4. Working knowledge of biostatistics, analysis and interpretation of data, and data management techniques.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
7. Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, interpret, and present statistical data.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
9. Considerable experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.
10. Basic knowledge and proficiency utilizing statistical software packages.
Additional Considerations
1. Training or experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics.
2. Experience with database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data or other conditions of public health significance.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others in a supervisory or project management capacity.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Jay West
Phone: NA
Email: jay.west@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
