Epidemiologist

Salary : $3,040.00 - $3,695.20 Biweekly
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: [click to reveal phone number]2025-00242
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 09/09/2025
Closing Date: 10/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
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Position Description :

Under general supervision, assesses community health status via collection, analysis and reporting of community health status outcome data for the general population and specific targeted groups; explains the etiology of diseases; develops line lists; predicts occurrence of communicable disease and creates plans to control the spread of those diseases; evaluates health impact of department programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Investigates reported cases, outbreaks, and epidemics of communicable and chronic diseases.
• Designs, develops, and administers line listings and survey instruments.
• Collects and compiles epidemiological data and develops and maintains epidemiological databases.
• Selects appropriate methods of statistical and quantitative analysis to identify demographic, geographic, cultural, and other variables linked to the incidence of communicable and chronic diseases; to identify sources of exposure and disease transmission; and to predict the probability of future occurrences of disease.
• Establishes and/or maintains surveillance systems to identify and monitor communicable and chronic disease (including injury) and health risk behavior trends among various population groups.

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Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with 20 semester units in biological, social, physical or health sciences, public health, nursing, statistics, health planning or a closely related field and two (2) years of technical experience in public health epidemiology, complex data analysis or program evaluation activities.

OR

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Epidemiology, Bio-medial statistics, and one (1) year of demonstrably successful experience in the design, development and implementation of epidemiological research studies preferred.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver's license.

Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) position.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Epidemiologist, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing Dates: October 10-14, 2025. Testing will be provided via email.
Tentative Interview Date(s):
1st - Monday, October 20, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.2nd - Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact:

Emily Unger

[click to reveal phone number]530-527-8491 x3830 |
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
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NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

If you indicated having a degree, what area of study is your degree in? If you do not have a degree, write "N/A."
03

Please indicate your level of technical experience in public health epidemiology, complex data analysis or program evaluation activities.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

Please indicate your level of experience in the design, development and implementation of epidemiological research studies.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

05

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

06

What type of work environment do you work best in? Describe a time when you worked in this environment.
07

Describe your ideal supervisor. Describe a time when you worked for someone like this. What qualities do you not prefer in a boss?
08

Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.
09

What are the characteristics exhibited by the best boss you have ever had - or wish that you have had?
10

Describe an occasion when you believe that you delighted a customer, either an internal or an external customer.
11

When you work with a team, describe the role that you are most likely to play on the team.
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