EPIDEMIOLOGIST 2 - 09162025-71134
 State of Tennessee | |||||||||||||||
$6,479.00 - $10,260.00 / month
| |||||||||||||||
 United States, Tennessee, Nashville | |||||||||||||||
| 1616 Church Street (Show on map) | |||||||||||||||
 Sep 17, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
|
Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, POLICY, PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology. OR Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM) public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years' work experience in epidemiology. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. OR Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four year's work experience in epidemiology. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. OR Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in health science, biomedical science or environmental science with experience equivalent to six year's work experience in epidemiology. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Overview Under direction, is responsible for professional scientific and epidemiological assessments of considerable difficulty; performs related work as required. An incumbent in this class conducts scientific research in communicable diseases, environmental epidemiology and toxicology. The incumbent also makes health and risk assessments and provides expertise to health department physicians, departmental personnel, and environmental regulatory personnel. This class differs from that of Epidemiologist 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for work of lesser scope and responsibility and does not supervise. This class differs from that of Epidemiologist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for directing all functions of a major public health section, program or division as a whole. Responsibilities 1. Participates in, designs and coordinates epidemiologic studies. Collects population based information from public health partners and stakeholders to ultimately reduce the incidence and spread of disease. 2. Designs and evaluates study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selections and analyses. Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 3. Conducts or coordinates epidemiologic analyses and reports findings to management or stakeholders. Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits and verifies information or data or coordinates the activities. 4. Monitors and reports incidences of diseases or events to local, state and federal agencies to understand the distribution of diseases throughout the state. Coordinates the monitoring and reporting of incidences of diseases or events through supervision of staff, as required. 5. Provides guidance on standards and technical support to stakeholders or other groups on technical, systems, or process related topics. 6. Develops, designs or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, strategies, systems or products. 7. Participates in the preparation, submission and administration of program budget. Participates in grant development, administration and monitoring to ensure compliance with grant requirements. 8. Coordinates or performs public contact and liaison work with other departments, governmental entities, social and community agencies and others. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies:
Knowledges:
Skills:
Abilities:
Tools & Equipment
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. **Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors. | |||||||||||||||