Epidemiologist (TA42)

Salary : $61,448.00 - $82,932.00 Annually

Location : Corvallis, OR

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Job Number: 24-00012

Department: Health Services

Division: AFSCME

Opening Date: 01/23/2024

Closing Date: 2/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit:: AFSCME

Classification:: Technical Analyst 2

FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary
This position collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to advance health equity and promote healthy, resilient communities for all in Benton County. This position is responsible for applying principles of emerging data science to serve as a primary technical resource for public health modernization, health and equity in all actions, and implementation of the County's core values; advancing Health Department programs and public health practice through collaboration with academic and community-based researchers; collaborating with internal and community partners to educate and facilitate the use of performance data to improve the public's health; engaging in practices to achieve data justice; and overseeing a team of population health epidemiology interns that supports county-wide data initiatives through data visualization, analytics, digital applications, and geo-spatial projects. This position also supports the Linn, Benton, and Lincoln region community health assessment and improvement planning.

This position may be called upon to assist with emergency response efforts (wildfire, extreme heat, flooding, communicable disease, etc.).

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
  • The County currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• This is a high deductible with H.S.A. plan option to a traditional PPO plan.

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in data science and analytics, epidemiology, public health or a health and/or social sciences field with an emphasis in epidemiology and/or biostatistics AND
• 1 year of experience with a city, county, tribal, or state public health department or organization conducting epidemiological data management/analysis or public health/social research.

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in data science and analytics, epidemiology, public health or a health and/or social sciences field with an emphasis in epidemiology and/or biostatistics AND
• 3 years of experience with a city, county, tribal, or state public health department or organization conducting epidemiological data management/analysis or public health/social research.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Ideal Candidate

• Advanced knowledge of statistical, analytical, and research concepts and methods.
• Considerable knowledge of principles of public health and epidemiology (i.e., health status of populations, determinants of health and health disparities, factors contributing to health promotion and disease prevention)
• Advanced skill in the use of personal computers, statistical, presentation, and report software.
• Practice and competence in use of a range of analysis tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau or other data visualizations tools; SAS, SPPS, R, or other statistical packages; geographical information systems).
• Knowledge of program evaluation methods.
• Skill in preparing and presenting complex technical materials clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skills that foster collaboration, strong partnerships, and team building.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, local, tribal, and academic epidemiologists, population-health database experts, and community partners.
• Work to address the needs of diverse and underrepresented communities.
• Considerable skill in quantitative and qualitative data collection tool development and management.
• Ability to work with community to determine what data is gathered, why it is gathered, who interprets it, and whether it serves the community.
• Ability to seek out and value diverse perspectives in all phases of data processes.
• Ability to collect and analyze data that accurately reflects the lived experiences, challenges, and aspirations of diverse populations.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link:
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Sara Hartstein, Interim Public Health Director

Benton County Health Department

Telephone: (541) 766-6250

sara.hartstein@bentoncountyor.gov

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."

Working in Benton County

Living in Benton County

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

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For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY

Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.

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