Epidemiologist

The Oswego County Health Department has an immediate opening for an Epidemiologist responsible for investigating infectious diseases by assisting in the design, implementation, and analysis of local epidemiological investigations to preserve and improve community health and well-being through data-driven studies using diverse data sources.

Qualifications: Master's degree in epidemiology, or in public health with a concentration in epidemiology, or a health-related field with a minimum of six credits in epidemiology and six additional credits in epidemiology or biostatistics; OR Bachelor's degree or higher and two (2) years’ experience conducting data collection, analysis and reporting in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations; OR Bachelor's degree or higher and one (1) year of experience conducting data collection, analysis and reporting in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations and successful completion of a principles of epidemiology course for health professional given by the Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Public Health Service. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. The minimum qualifications for Public Health positions are mandated under New York State Health Code, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, Part 11. Participation in Public Health emergency preparedness drills and responses may be required.  Select immunizations may be required at time of appointment or at any time throughout the course of employment according to New York State Department of Health or other oversight agency requirements.

This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited period through the HELP Program. Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP program ends. 

Pay Rate: $30.57 per hour plus competitive benefit package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.

Oswego County Human Resources Department

46 East Bridge Street

Oswego, New York 13126

(315) 349-8209    Fax: (315) 349-8254

Email:  humanresources@OswegoCountyNY.gov

Web: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresources

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