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This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) full-time, permanent Epidemiologist 3 position.
Make a difference.
As the Molecular Epidemiology Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our mission by leading our office's genetic data collection, analysis, and dissemination and developing an ethical framework for these activities. Your primary focus will be ensuring that our programs align with community input and enhance public health outcomes. This includes identifying knowledge gaps, conducting outreach for public opinion, aligning agency policies, publishing best practices, and leading assessments for viral diseases. Additionally, you'll manage epidemiologic investigations, develop policies, and explore uses for molecular and other disease cluster data in novel conditions. If you're passionate about driving impactful change in public health, this role is an excellent fit for you!
Work Setting
This full-time, permanent Epidemiologist 3 position’s duty station is homebased. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. Required in-office work is rare and infrequent and would be scheduled in advance.
Work that matters
Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
About DOH
Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.
Why DOH
Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications
Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Experience may have been gained concurrently though a combination of education, professional experience, and paid or unpaid experience.
Option 1: A Doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, public health, health care administration, public or business administration, or allied field with coursework in epidemiology, data science, statistics, research, research design, biostatistics, or closely related areas; AND one (1) year of management or consultative experience in epidemiology research and analysis and/or in a health services or similar program.
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Option 2: A Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, public health, health care administration, public or business administration, or allied field with coursework in epidemiology, data science, statistics, research, research design, biostatistics, or closely related areas; AND four (4) years of management or consultative experience in epidemiology research and analysis and/or in a health services or similar program.
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Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, public health, health care administration, public or business administration, or allied field with coursework in epidemiology, data science, statistics, research, research design, biostatistics, or closely related areas; AND six (6) years of management or consultative experience in epidemiology research and analysis and/or in a health services or similar program.
AND for all the above options must have:
- Experience in analyzing and interpreting infectious disease sequencing data.
- Experience in community engagement or consensus building among diverse groups.
- Experience in analyzing and interpreting population health data to identify strengths, limitations, biases, and confounding, and applying other epidemiologic principles.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading or supervising staff.
- Experience working in governmental public health programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of the ethical issues surrounding molecular surveillance and genetic analysis.
- Experience centering diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation, in policy, procedure, or activity development.
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
- A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
- A current resume (without personal pictures).
- Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
For questions regarding this recruitment or accommodations related to the application or selection process, contact Kavia DeVille at Kavia.Deville@doh.wa.gov.
For persons with disabilities, this document is available in other formats. Please call 800-525-0127 (TDD/TTY 711) or email doh.information@doh.wa.gov.
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Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
With or without accommodation:
- Work a full-time 40-hour work week and occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
- Occasionally travel, alone or with another person, to meetings/trainings.
- Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business.
- Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments.
