2802-Epidemiologist I

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Epidemiologist I

Job Code: 2802

DEFINITION

Under direction, conducts and evaluates responsible scientific work, uses epidemiologic or evaluation survey instruments and analyzes data sets to identify and describe patterns of health outcomes and their determinants. This is the entry level in the Epidemiologist series.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 2802 Epidemiologist I is distinguished from 2803 Epidemiologist II by the latter�s independent responsibility for designing, organizing, and coordinating original epidemiologic studies.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Designs and coordinates epidemiologic and/or evaluation studies; assists in developing procedures for epidemiological and/or evaluation research; conducts epidemiologic and/or evaluation analyses; prepares technical reports based on epidemiologic and/or evaluation data.

2. Provides technical consultation and direction for health outcome investigations regarding data quality in epidemiologic and/or evaluation studies; conducts specific health outcome investigations; assesses the impact of interventions on the status of target populations.

3. Coordinates local efforts with investigators and requirements from other agencies; provides technical advice to stakeholders on studies performed.

4. Develops, implements and maintains health-related data systems; prepares, maintains and analyzes data using analytical software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Principles and methods of biostatistics and demography; principles and procedures of epidemiology research including design of epidemiology surveys; theory, practice and application of epidemiologic and evaluation methodologies, methods of collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data; and commonly used statistical software.

Ability and Skill to: implement various research and/or evaluation studies; prepare data collection procedures, data management procedures, and quality assurance procedures; develop statistical plans; analyze data using appropriate analytical procedures; summarize and communicate analytic results clearly and succinctly; use identified informatics tools in support of epidemiologic practice; write project proposals and technical reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, providers and the general public; prepares data presentations for key stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a master�s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience within the field of Epidemiology performing study design, evaluation or analysis.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

Possession of a master�s degree in Epidemiology (or a related social, psychological, or biological science) may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 2803 Epidemiologist II

ORIGINATION DATE: 03/06/1989

AMENDED DATE: 08/17/2018

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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