Epidemiologist Senior
Company: DHRM
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Epidemiologist Senior State Role Title: Scientist II
Hiring Range: $64,288.00-$91,151.00 Pay Band: NV 5 Agency: Virginia
Department of Health Location: Alexandria HQ Agency Website:
Vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties
The Epidemiologist in this role should have comprehensive knowledge
of surveillance and investigation principles and epidemiologic
service delivery methods, and considerable knowledge of community
resources are necessary to ensure timely detection and appropriate
public health response to disease in the community. Participates in
district and regional communicable disease(CD) and epidemiology
activities. Rotates responsibility as 24/7 Epi Duty Officer and may
serve in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies. The
senior-level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a broad
and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical
epidemiologic activities in an assigned district or within a
statewide program area. Positions in this role coordinate a
specific epidemiology program within an area to include
interpreting program policies and procedures, providing training,
monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for accuracy and
consistency, and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this
role may lead scientific teams and be responsible for performing a
full range of coordinating and supportive duties and
responsibilities, including coordinating activities and making
disease control recommendations to external partners. Performs work
under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program
manager, district health director, nurse manager, or similar
position and perform assignments independently, making
determinations about scope and direction of program planning,
research and investigation, based on agreed upon direction and
institutional review board approval, as needed. Typically, the work
completed is reviewed to evaluate overall results prior to data
dissemination. This is a restricted position, which is solely
funded by Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) the for a
year (12 month) period ending 6/30/26. The availability of funding
is scheduled for annually and periodically thereafter. Continued
employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
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
.Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and
prevention of communicable diseases and other conditions of public
health importance. .Considerable knowledge of methods of
investigating disease cases, clusters, and outbreaks. .Considerable
knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies
regarding public health and the reporting and control of disease.
.Working knowledge of biostatistics, analysis and interpretation of
data, and data management techniques. .Demonstrated ability to
develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program
effectiveness. .Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships. .Demonstrated ability to collect,
quality assure, analyze, interpret, and present statistical data.
.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing with health care professionals and the general public.
.Considerable experience in epidemiology, public health, or a
related area. .Basic knowledge and proficiency utilizing
statistical software packages. Additional Considerations
.??Training or experience in public health, epidemiology or
biostatistics .?Experience with database management systems,
especially those used to manage population-based disease data or
other conditions of public health significance. .?Demonstrated
ability to lead and direct the work of others in a supervisory or
project management capacity. .?Willing and able to work
evenings/weekends, rotate carrying the 24/7 Epi Duty Officer phone,
and perform other duties as required. .?Preferred Experience with
data analysis and data visualization software such as Tableau,
,Power BI, SAS, Stata, R, or other similar software? 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 quali?cations 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 ?nancial, 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: Antonio Martin Phone: 703.746.4996
Email: antonio.martin@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.
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