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San Diego, CA: EPIDEMIOLOGIST, San Diego County California
San Diego County
JOB TITLE: EPIDEMIOLOGIST II
RECRUITMENT No. 07417302
SALARY: $2,564.00 - $3,116.00 biweekly; $66,664 - $81,016 annually
FILING DEADLINE: Open until further notice. See Series Recruitment statement below.
JOB SUMMARY: Epidemiologist II positions perform professional work involved in the detection of diseases or injuries afflicting human populations, disease patterns or injury prevalence, and their causes and control; and perform related work as required.
Under general supervision, incumbents in this class are responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of disease or injury surveillance, control and reporting for one major program area such as food borne disease or trauma, a piece of a very large program such as AIDS, Bioterrorism or Maternal, Family and Child Health, or several smaller programs such as lead reporting and hospital discharge surveillance.
REQUIREMENTS: Examples of qualifying education/experience are:
1. Two years of experience as an Epidemiologist I in the County of San Diego; OR,
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, AND two (2) years of professional epidemiology experience.
Note: A Ph.D. in epidemiology, public health, life science or a closely related field from an accredited college of university is highly desirable.
ALSO REQUIRED: A valid California class C driver’s license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation.
EVALUATION: The names of qualified applicants will be placed on the employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
HOW TO APPLY: Employment applications can be accessed on-line from the job/current recruitment section of the County of San Diego website at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov. All required documentation must be submitted immediately with your application in order to determine your eligibility to complete. Coversheets with additional required documents may be faxed to the Department of Human Resources at (619) 557-4030. You may also pick up and submit your application, along with your attachments, to the Department of Human Resources at the address listed below. For additional information or accommodations, contact our job information line at (619) 236-2191.
https://dhr-tf.sdcounty.ca.gov/HR_JobApp/Web/Login.asp?RecNum=07417302
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Applications for Employment. Applications must be legible and complete (including licenses, certificates, transcripts, and the Supplemental Application Form, if required). All information is subject to investigation and verification.
Application Filing Deadline. Applications must be received in the Department of Human Resources by 5:30 p.m. on the filing deadline shown on the Job Announcement. Postmarks are not accepted. If no filing deadline is shown, applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and subject to closure without advance notice. Applications should be filed promptly.
Accommodations. Persons with disabilities can make arrangements for accommodations during the evaluation and selection process by contacting the Department of Human Resources. Applicants who cannot participate in tests administered on Saturdays, due to religious reasons, may submit a written request for alternative arrangements. The request must be signed by the applicant's religious leader and be received in the Department of Human Resources in advance of the scheduled Saturday test.
Age. The minimum age is 18 years old unless otherwise stated on the Job Announcement
Benefits. Vacation, sick leave and holidays; health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement system integrated with Social Security; Suggestion Award Program; membership in the San Diego County Credit Union; in-service training and tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work.
Certification. As vacancies occur, positions in County departments are filled from the appropriate employment list. Top scoring candidates' names are forwarded to the hiring department for consideration and the candidates will receive certification notices. Those not selected for employment will remain on the employment list for future hiring considerations.
Change of Address. Candidates are responsible for submitting changes in addresses or phone numbers to the Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191.
Citizenship Requirements and Immigration Status. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act, the County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Every new hire will be required to complete an Employment Verification Certification (Form I-9). Individuals employed in executive-level positions or in positions subject to Peace Officer Standards and Training must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Convictions. Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying.
Drug and Alcohol Policy. The use of illicit drugs and alcohol is not permitted in the workplace. This County policy is vigorously enforced. Employees who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures which include termination.
Educational Requirements. For U.S. college or university degrees to be considered, the institution or program must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For degrees received outside of the U.S. to be considered, applicants must submit an educational evaluation report from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The County of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pre-Employment Requirements. Appointment to County service is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment medical examinations which include drug and alcohol screening. Some positions also require successful completion of a background investigation, a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluation. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
All newly hired employees, unless represented by the DA, PD or PM bargaining units, are required to utilize electronic direct deposit of their paychecks into the bank or financial insitution of their choice.
Premiums. Some positions in specified classes pay additional premiums for certain requirements of the position (e.g., night shift, work location), or employee (e.g. bilingual skills, licenses).
Probationary Period. Individuals accepting permanent appointments must successfully serve a 6-month, 12-month, or 18-month probationary period, depending on job classifications.
Promotional Recruitment. Limited to employees in the County Service who received their appointment from an employment list, individuals on County reinstatement lists, employees on authorized leave of absence, or individuals on re-employment lists as a result of County lay-off. Applicants who terminate County employment will no longer be eligible pursuant to Civil Service rule 2.1.6(k).
Recruitment Appeals. Objections to the recruitment or its parts shall be petitioned in writing to the Director, Department of Human resources and include specific facts to support the objection and a proposed remedy. The following time limits shall apply: a) Objections to the administration or a part of an examination shall be petitioned to the Director at the time of administration or no later than 5 work days of the occurrence of the examination part; b) Objections to the results of an examination shall be petitioned to the Director no later than 10 calendar days from the date results are postmarked.
Written multiple choice answer sheet scoring may be checked within 10 calendar days from the postmark on the test results notice.
Series Recruitment. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, as employment needs require. Applicants cannot apply more than once under the same recruitment number.
Social Security Card. Must be presented at the time of employment.
Veterans Preference Points. Eligible individuals are those who: have not been employed since leaving the military, served within the last 8 years during a time of war or national emergency, and are not retired veterans. Eligible individuals also include: Veterans with a service-connected disability received during a war or campaign; spouses of war veterans who died or were totally disabled. Copies of DD214, Veterans Administration documentation, marriage certificates, death certificates, and proof of eligibility are required at the time of application.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked. Acceptance of an application does not necessarily mean qualification for the final employment list.
Department of Human Resources
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 207
San Diego, California 92101
An Equal Opportunity Employer
24-Hr. Recorded Job Line: (619) 531-5764
Hearing Impaired:
California Relay Service: 800-735-2929(TDD)/ 800-735-2922 (Vox)/ 619-531-5362(DHR-TDD)
General Information: (619) 236-2191
JOB TITLE: EPIDEMIOLOGIST II
RECRUITMENT No. 07417302
SALARY: $2,564.00 - $3,116.00 biweekly; $66,664 - $81,016 annually
FILING DEADLINE: Open until further notice. See Series Recruitment statement below.
JOB SUMMARY: Epidemiologist II positions perform professional work involved in the detection of diseases or injuries afflicting human populations, disease patterns or injury prevalence, and their causes and control; and perform related work as required.
Under general supervision, incumbents in this class are responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of disease or injury surveillance, control and reporting for one major program area such as food borne disease or trauma, a piece of a very large program such as AIDS, Bioterrorism or Maternal, Family and Child Health, or several smaller programs such as lead reporting and hospital discharge surveillance.
REQUIREMENTS: Examples of qualifying education/experience are:
1. Two years of experience as an Epidemiologist I in the County of San Diego; OR,
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, AND two (2) years of professional epidemiology experience.
Note: A Ph.D. in epidemiology, public health, life science or a closely related field from an accredited college of university is highly desirable.
ALSO REQUIRED: A valid California class C driver’s license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation.
EVALUATION: The names of qualified applicants will be placed on the employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
HOW TO APPLY: Employment applications can be accessed on-line from the job/current recruitment section of the County of San Diego website at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov. All required documentation must be submitted immediately with your application in order to determine your eligibility to complete. Coversheets with additional required documents may be faxed to the Department of Human Resources at (619) 557-4030. You may also pick up and submit your application, along with your attachments, to the Department of Human Resources at the address listed below. For additional information or accommodations, contact our job information line at (619) 236-2191.
https://dhr-tf.sdcounty.ca.gov/HR_JobApp/Web/Login.asp?RecNum=07417302
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Applications for Employment. Applications must be legible and complete (including licenses, certificates, transcripts, and the Supplemental Application Form, if required). All information is subject to investigation and verification.
Application Filing Deadline. Applications must be received in the Department of Human Resources by 5:30 p.m. on the filing deadline shown on the Job Announcement. Postmarks are not accepted. If no filing deadline is shown, applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and subject to closure without advance notice. Applications should be filed promptly.
Accommodations. Persons with disabilities can make arrangements for accommodations during the evaluation and selection process by contacting the Department of Human Resources. Applicants who cannot participate in tests administered on Saturdays, due to religious reasons, may submit a written request for alternative arrangements. The request must be signed by the applicant's religious leader and be received in the Department of Human Resources in advance of the scheduled Saturday test.
Age. The minimum age is 18 years old unless otherwise stated on the Job Announcement
Benefits. Vacation, sick leave and holidays; health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement system integrated with Social Security; Suggestion Award Program; membership in the San Diego County Credit Union; in-service training and tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work.
Certification. As vacancies occur, positions in County departments are filled from the appropriate employment list. Top scoring candidates' names are forwarded to the hiring department for consideration and the candidates will receive certification notices. Those not selected for employment will remain on the employment list for future hiring considerations.
Change of Address. Candidates are responsible for submitting changes in addresses or phone numbers to the Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191.
Citizenship Requirements and Immigration Status. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act, the County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Every new hire will be required to complete an Employment Verification Certification (Form I-9). Individuals employed in executive-level positions or in positions subject to Peace Officer Standards and Training must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Convictions. Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying.
Drug and Alcohol Policy. The use of illicit drugs and alcohol is not permitted in the workplace. This County policy is vigorously enforced. Employees who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures which include termination.
Educational Requirements. For U.S. college or university degrees to be considered, the institution or program must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For degrees received outside of the U.S. to be considered, applicants must submit an educational evaluation report from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The County of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pre-Employment Requirements. Appointment to County service is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment medical examinations which include drug and alcohol screening. Some positions also require successful completion of a background investigation, a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluation. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
All newly hired employees, unless represented by the DA, PD or PM bargaining units, are required to utilize electronic direct deposit of their paychecks into the bank or financial insitution of their choice.
Premiums. Some positions in specified classes pay additional premiums for certain requirements of the position (e.g., night shift, work location), or employee (e.g. bilingual skills, licenses).
Probationary Period. Individuals accepting permanent appointments must successfully serve a 6-month, 12-month, or 18-month probationary period, depending on job classifications.
Promotional Recruitment. Limited to employees in the County Service who received their appointment from an employment list, individuals on County reinstatement lists, employees on authorized leave of absence, or individuals on re-employment lists as a result of County lay-off. Applicants who terminate County employment will no longer be eligible pursuant to Civil Service rule 2.1.6(k).
Recruitment Appeals. Objections to the recruitment or its parts shall be petitioned in writing to the Director, Department of Human resources and include specific facts to support the objection and a proposed remedy. The following time limits shall apply: a) Objections to the administration or a part of an examination shall be petitioned to the Director at the time of administration or no later than 5 work days of the occurrence of the examination part; b) Objections to the results of an examination shall be petitioned to the Director no later than 10 calendar days from the date results are postmarked.
Written multiple choice answer sheet scoring may be checked within 10 calendar days from the postmark on the test results notice.
Series Recruitment. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, as employment needs require. Applicants cannot apply more than once under the same recruitment number.
Social Security Card. Must be presented at the time of employment.
Veterans Preference Points. Eligible individuals are those who: have not been employed since leaving the military, served within the last 8 years during a time of war or national emergency, and are not retired veterans. Eligible individuals also include: Veterans with a service-connected disability received during a war or campaign; spouses of war veterans who died or were totally disabled. Copies of DD214, Veterans Administration documentation, marriage certificates, death certificates, and proof of eligibility are required at the time of application.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked. Acceptance of an application does not necessarily mean qualification for the final employment list.
Department of Human Resources
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 207
San Diego, California 92101
An Equal Opportunity Employer
24-Hr. Recorded Job Line: (619) 531-5764
Hearing Impaired:
California Relay Service: 800-735-2929(TDD)/ 800-735-2922 (Vox)/ 619-531-5362(DHR-TDD)
General Information: (619) 236-2191
posted by Editor @ 7/31/2007
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