Epidemiologist - CSR 1414

• Interprets and analyzes statistical data for behavioral and public health managers and advises them of implications of the findings for behavioral and public health decision-making; designs and defines the type of data to gather for surveys, as well as gathers and reviews current epidemiology-literature;
• Defines populations of interest and examines trends of communicable and chronic disease or other health disparities and social determinants of health for specific groups in the county, and develops epidemiological summary reports based on data analysis results.
• Implements and conducts epidemiological research projects and outbreak investigations; plans, coordinates, and directs collection, coding, and entry of data; develops, maintains, and utilizes existing computerized databases to monitor the current health status of target groups and disease trends.
• Utilizes available data to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of intervention or control strategies; and determines health status measures in order to ensure that established program standards are met.
• Partners with County departments, state health agencies, healthcare providers, public and private community organizations, physicians and behavioral health professionals to coordinate the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data; support communicable disease surveillance and reporting; and monitor emerging and ongoing public health concerns.
• Participates in needs assessments, resource allocation, program evaluation, planning and development for an assigned program; if required, participates in grant development and administers grant activities for assigned program.
• Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity and health equity County wide, actively supports the County's diversity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underrepresented communities.

• Possession of a master's degree in epidemiology from an accredited university; OR,
• Possession of a master's degree in public health with specialization in epidemiology from an accredited university; OR,
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Ability to: gather, organize, analyze, and report epidemiological data; evaluate possible intervention strategies; apply epidemiological design method theories and advanced statistical analysis; design, develop, and maintain manual and/or computerized databases; use computer software programs to perform statistical analysis; read and understand complex technical information in mathematical or diagrammatical form; speak and write clearly, concisely, and logically; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives from other departments, general public, and outside organizations.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Rating. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Rating to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule 6. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the examination, rank on the employment list, and duration of the employment list.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS: Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability.

To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) select the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 and supporting materials to the Human Resources Department on or before the examination date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

County of Santa Barbara Health (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis with the first review on 11/18/26; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job postings can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.