EPIDEMIOLOGIST, SENIOR - 40678

About the role

This is highly professional and technical work in the field of public health epidemiology. Employees in this class independently plan, develop, and conduct epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions of moderate to considerable scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of diseases and implement methods of disease control. They may supervise epidemiologists and other staff. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Masters of Public Health or Masters of Science in Public Health from an accredited* four-year college or university.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in epidemiology.

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in Science or a closely related field with 20 semester hours in epidemiology, biometrics, or biostatistics (see important note below).

Notes

• Applicants with a Master’s degree in Science or a closely related field with 20 semester hours in epidemiology, biometrics, or biostatistics MUST also submit an official college transcript for each accredited* postsecondary academic institution attended. Applications received without a transcript will not be processed.
• A Doctoral degree from an accredited* college or university with a concentration in Epidemiology, Biometrics, Biostatistics, or Public Health will substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. Applicants using this substitution must also submit an official doctoral transcript for each accredited* postsecondary academic institution attended. Applications received without a transcript will not be processed.
• Applicants can upload a copy of their official transcripts when applying online. Official transcripts which have been previously submitted to State Personnel will not need to be resubmitted. (You may call to verify your transcripts are on file.)
• Honorary doctorate degrees or degrees honoris causa are not acceptable.
• The Alabama Department of Public Health will verify possession of the degree prior to employment.
• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes. Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

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*For complete information on State Personnel’s policy for accepting post-secondary and advanced degrees,