Epidemiologist

About the role

As an Epidemiologist in the Office of Communicable Disease Data, Surveillance, and Outbreak Response, you will be responsible for the analysis, interpretation, and communication of vaccine-preventable disease data. You will compile and analyze data, monitor disease and immunization trends, and produce reports and visualizations to support data-driven strategies that inform public health action.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S., dedicated to increasing quality of life through community collaboration, data‑driven strategies, and programs that address emerging public health needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct epidemiologic analyses of vaccine-preventable disease data to monitor disease trends and identify populations or areas of increased risk
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, maps, and other data products to communicate findings and support data‑driven public health actions
• Analyze vaccination coverage and school immunization data to identify trends, disparities, and potential gaps in vaccination
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, Community Wellness and Health staff, and other internal and external partners to provide accurate and timely epidemiologic information
• Support cooperative agreement activities, performance measures, and grant deliverables through data analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities

Requirements

Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and/or job‑related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year‑for‑year basis.

Skills

• Skilled in analysis software such as R or SAS
• Strong analytical skills

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work‑life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System (defined benefit) requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate with a 100% employer match on Day 1

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 – $70,625 annually. Full pay range: $65,000 – $87,500 annually. Salary offers are based on candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees in the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.