Placer County

Public Health Epidemiologist I: This is the entry level class in the Public Health Epidemiologist series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgement on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.

Public Health Epidemiologist II: This is the full journey level class in the Public Health Epidemiologist series. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Epidemiologist I by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

Receives  immediate supervision from  supervisory or management staff.

Receives general direction from  supervisory or management staff.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff, as well as contractors, volunteers, and student interns.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:  

• May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

• May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

• Basic principles and methods of public health practice in collecting, tabulating, and interpreting public health and medical statistical data.
• Availability, uses, and limitations of demographic and health data, biostatistics, and interpretation of small number analyses.
• Computer applications related to the work, including database development and modification and report generation technique (examples: Epi info, GIS, statistical analysis, data base systems, internal, and/or other epidemiological data systems, word processing, PowerPoint, desktop publishing, etc.)
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to public health practice and administration.
• Funding sources and grant application and contracting practices.

• On a continuous basis,  analyze work papers, complex data sets, reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information and trends in data; know and explain trends, data sources, laws, regulations, and codes; remember, interpret, and explain various rules and  policies; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action.
• On a continuous  basis, sit at a desk or in meetings for a long period of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding a desk; walk, stand, bend, squat, or kneel perform simple and power grasping and fine manipulation; lift, carry, and position supplies and equipment; see, hear, and speak with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; differentiate colors within data sets, charts, and graphs; write or use a keyboard to communicate or enter/retrieve data from computer;  lift light weight.
• Learn to develop and recommend policies and procedures related to program activities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with personnel at all levels of the organization, other health officials, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
• Interpret and analyze data, identify patterns of disease processes, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare accurate statistical and narrative reports, computer documentation, and other written materials.  
• Work effectively with interruption; handle multiple project assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

In addition to the qualifications for Public Health Epidemiologist I:

• Principles and methods of public health practice, in collecting, tabulating, and interpreting public health and medical statistical data.

• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to program activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job.
• Independently interpret and analyze data, identify patterns of disease processes, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare accurate complex statistical and narrative reports, computer documentation, and other written materials.

All permanent appointments  to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. 

Bargaining Unit: 

Professional