Public Health-Seattle & King County  is seeking to fill two career-service Epidemiologist positions within the division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The mission of the EMS division is to increase survival and reduce disability from out-of-hospital medical emergencies in King County by using innovation, collaboration, measurement, and continuous quality improvement. Funded by the 2020-2025 EMS / Medic One Levy, the two Epidemiologist positions support the EMS mission by conducting epidemiological surveillance and scientific investigations of emergency medical conditions and affiliated health services. In alignment with King County’s Equity and Social Justice 2016-2022 Strategic Plan, we are committed to diversity of people, cultures, ideas, and experiences in support of a stronger, more culturally responsive government to our communities.

The two Epidemiologist positions serve as key resources on the EMS Regional Quality Improvement (RQI) Section’s Data Analysis Team and report directly to the RQI Data Analysis Team Supervisor (Project/Program Manager III). The Data Analysis Team routinely partners with investigators from within the EMS Division, the University of Washington, and other public health partners and organizations on various medical quality improvement and research initiatives. We lead with an inclusive, team-based approach and strive to incorporate ESJ principles throughout our work. This productive and unique collaboration across the academic and operational communities provides opportunities to improve prehospital patient care, patient health outcomes, and subsequently, the health of King County residents.

Examples of duties for both positions include, but are not limited to:

• Embrace unique perspectives and work collaboratively in a diverse team to achieve organizational goals;
• Conduct epidemiological surveillance and scientific investigations of emergency medical conditions (e.g., cardiac arrest, suspected opioid use, stroke);
• Design, maintain, and monitor the quality of databases;
• Analyze and assist in interpreting quantitative and qualitative data;
• Retrieve and determine limitations of evidence used to support planning and decision-making;
• Apply ethical principles in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and information;
• Consider equity and social justice principles throughout all phases of epidemiological surveillance and research (e.g. data collection, analysis, reporting);
• Prepare data and information to be used in reports and publications;
• Communicate with and deliver presentations and reports to regional stakeholders; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Cultivate and evaluate strategies for application of equity and social justice principles in all phases of epidemiological surveillance and research;
• Design of data management systems;
• Technical oversight and evaluation of data collection methodology;
• Analysis of epidemiological studies including selection and application of biostatistical methods; and
• Develop manuscripts and publications for a variety of audiences.

Successful candidates will have:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the duties described will be considered.

• Work experience or coursework emphasizing epidemiology or other health sciences that is equivalent to a master’s degree in public health or closely related field
• Knowledge of epidemiological or other scientific methods and techniques used in applied research, public health interventions, and/or quality improvement programs
• Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place-, race- and systems-based inequities on marginalized communities and populations.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of methods and techniques used in data collection, data management, and/or data quality assurance that result in complete and accurate datasets
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of utilizing a data registry, data repository, electronic  health record (EHR) system, and/or other large patient-based database
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience with statistical software tools (e.g., SAS, R, STATA, SPSS)
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of biostatistical principles and methods used in public health, medical, or related discipline
• Skill in following research and other data protocols without compromising confidentiality of information
• Skill in translating and communicating medical and statistical information into a clear and concise form for technical and non-technical audiences
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and ability to work with diverse work teams

• Demonstrated skill or experience in quality improvement programs, public health interventions, and/or applied research from inception to completion.
• Experience preparing documentation for Internal Review Board (IRB) or other regulatory process
• Knowledge of or experience in employing various methods and techniques used for quality improvement of data or data systems.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge in gathering evidence from a variety of sources (e.g. research findings, case reports, surveys) and identifying limitations of evidence (e.g. validity, reliability, bias, generalizability).
• Knowledge of and skill in following HIPAA-compliance protocols, Good Clinical Practice standards, or other regulatory guidelines to maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power-BI)
• Knowledge of and skill in principles of Equity and Social Justice and application to public health and data analysis.

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To Apply
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Who may apply: These full-time Career Service positions are open to all qualified candidates.

SALARY INFORMATION (depending on qualifications): 
$37.97 - $48.13 Hourly: Epidemiologist I
$41.75 - $52.92 Hourly: Epidemiologist II

Application Process:
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link).
• A current resume.
• Cover letter which details how you meet or exceed the qualifications.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location and working hours.

• The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.