Epidemiologist jobs in Georgia
Epidemiologist monitors and investigates known or suspected sources and transmission of communicable diseases. Collects, analysis, and interprets disease data using appropriate statistical and research methods. Being an Epidemiologist reviews sterilization, disinfection and waste control techniques and recommends changes as needed. Develops and coordinates effective and practical interventions and procedures to control and prevent disease in the community or facility. Additionally, Epidemiologist typically requires a master's degree of microbiology. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Epidemiologist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Epidemiologist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Epidemiologist
- HHS Careers
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Atlanta, GA
FULL_TIME
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Summary
As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov
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Duties
As a Epidemiologist, You Will:- Responsible for developing policy and objectives, appraising programs, and initiating requirements for epidemiological studies.
- Oversee contracts, grants, awards or cooperative agreements with full responsibility for carrying out all required monitoring and management duties.
- Serve as technical consultant on contracts for scientific services.
- Provide technical advice and assistance in the development of criteria and standards for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of contract, grant, and/or cooperative agreement proposals.
- Design, plan and initiate epidemiologic studies, surveys, and investigations.
- Serve as a consultant and expert on epidemiological issues on critical problems in the field of epidemiology.
- Evaluate data collection, quality control, and data utilization methods used to study epidemiological problems and issues.
- Serve as a project coordinator and recommend resources for epidemiologic projects.
Conditions of Employment
Due To The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention's (CDC's) Process Enhancement To Use Shared Certificates Throughout The Agency, Some Of The Requirements Below May Differ:- US Citizenship required.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service ( http://www.sss.gov ).
- May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.
- CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number.
- Direct deposit is required.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.
- In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: in designing, overseeing, implementing and conducting epidemiological studies related to public health.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page .
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ .
Additional Information
Telework: This position has been designated as telework eligible and:- May include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities Policy
- May be eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. The name of the union, local, and BU Codes will be provided upon selection.
- For more information visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/telework/
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Incentives:- Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.
- Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.
- PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
The utilization of shared certificates for additional selections within the same geographical area can be made from multiple Centers of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
The category assignment is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):- Data Management, Analysis, and Interpretation
- Epidemiological Knowledge
- Oral Communication
- Project Management Knowledge
- Public Health Intervention
- Surveillance Systems
- Written Communication
- 5 Days Ago
Epidemiologist
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Atlanta, GA
FULL_TIME
- DutiesSummaryAs a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting pu...
- 22 Days Ago
Supervisory Epidemiologist
- CDC
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Atlanta, GA
FULL_TIME
- As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health e...
- 27 Days Ago
Maternal Mortality Epidemiologist II
- St. George Tanaq Corporation
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Atlanta, GA
FULL_TIME
- Apply Job Type Full-time Description Overview Tanaq Support Services (TSS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in th...
- 2 Days Ago
Laboratory Data Manager/Epidemiologist
- ASRT, Inc.
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Atlanta, GA
FULL_TIME
- Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionJOB TITLE: Laboratory Data Manager/EpidemiologistPOSITION NUMBER: 2406-99999-LDMEPOSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USAANTICIPATED START DATE: Two weeks after candidate identi...
- 3 Days Ago
Epidemiologist-Infection Prevention
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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Brookhaven, GA
FULL_TIME
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- 7 Days Ago
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- ACL Digital
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Parsippany, NJ
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- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Epidemiologist
- Merck & Co., Inc.
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Rahway, NJ
- Summary: Under the general direction of the Patient-Centered Endpoints & Strategy (PaCES) group lead, the Associate Prin...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Epidemiologist
- ACL Digital
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Parsippany, NJ
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Epidemiologist
- Crescens Inc.
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Nashville, TN
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- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Georgia
Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989.
The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
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$89,931 to $125,788
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