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Health Assessor Epidemiologist Specialist (DOH/CHP #10112677)

New Mexico Department of Health · Albuquerque, NM · 1 mo ago
OTHR$40.28–$64.45/hrFull-time

Pay

Salary: $40.28 – $64.45 hourly (equivalent to $83,790 – $134,063 annually). Position is classified as Pay Band C11.

About the role

The New Mexico Department of Health’s mission is “To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well‑being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.” The Health Assessor Epidemiologist works within the APPLETREE Program (ATSDR’s Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure) in the Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau, Center for Health Protection, Public Health Division.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze relationships between environmental exposures, risk factors, and public health outcomes.
  • Collaborate with APPLETREE, Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau colleagues, ATSDR, and statewide stakeholders.
  • Evaluate exposure pathways to environmental contaminants and assess public health implications.
  • Identify, coordinate, and implement interventions to reduce exposures.
  • Develop educational materials for health professionals and communities in partnership with the Program Coordinator.
  • Provide on‑call EHEB services one to two days per month.
  • Support bureau initiatives such as legislative bill analysis and public health urgencies.
  • Work with the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program and NM Tumor Registry, especially on Cancer Concerns Workgroup activities.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field.
  • At least one (1) year of public health experience that includes data analysis and linking methodology.
  • Alternatively, a combination of education and/or direct experience totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
  • Valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with visual/video display terminals, extensive computer and phone usage.

Working Conditions

  • Office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminals.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasional travel with possible overnight stays.

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