Epidemiologist 2

Salary: $66,158.17 Annually
Location : DeKalb County, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: [click to reveal phone number]2024-08416
Division/Section: District 3-5 County Position
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 9/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Epidemiologist 2 (10767)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

LOCATION: Richardson Health Center
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Epidemiology
SALARY INFORMATION: $66,158.17 Annually / Pay Grade M / Job Code HCP181
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for
  eligible positions after probation

Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, plans, develops, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions to evaluate retention care patterns in People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports. Serves as an intermediate-level professional epidemiologist, responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, prevention of HIV/AIDS. Works independently or as an experienced team member. Communicate epidemiological data for educational purposes, for internal and external partners, and translate data to public health action. As per grant funding requirements, this position may occasionally require hours outside the defined work schedule, plus weekends.
TYPICAL TASKS:
• Under general supervision, collect and analyze HIV/AIDS related data for the Early Care Clinic's Ryan White Program.
• Investigate data trends and patterns in People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) (trends in HIV/AIDS diagnoses, HIV/AIDS related deaths, and other pertinent factors in the HIV Care Continuum) to help address HIV care retention and help focus programmatic efforts.
• Create and submit monthly updates and quarterly reports on data findings to the Ryan White Program and for other stakeholders or public.
• Complete any other data related tasks as assigned.
• Correlate HIV surveillance data to other datasets to become cognizant of specific aspects of HIV on a local, state, and national level.
• Present at professional meetings and collaborate with public health and academic partners.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
OR
Two years of experience at the lower-level Epidemiologist 1 (HCP180) or position equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with experience demonstrating competence in conducting public health surveillance, analyzing epidemiologic data, and implementing control measures.
Additional Information

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: "Career Opportunities" at If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [click to reveal email address] [email protected] .

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma
• GED

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How many years experience do you have conducting public health surveillance, analyzing epidemiologic data and reporting analytic results?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1+ years

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How many years of experience do you have in the epidemiology field?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3+ Years
• 4 Years or more

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How many years of work experience do you have in clinical or applied epidemiology?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• More than 3 Years

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