Job Description
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The City of Pasadena - Public Health Department is currently seeking an experienced public health professional who will assist in planning, conducting, and implementing epidemiological investigations, field studies, and surveillance to identify causes and determine patterns of disease in the community.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This is an exciting career opportunity for a highly skilled, strategic thinker. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and data management skills with experience conducting data analysis, interpreting epidemiological findings, and preparing technical reports.
Please Note: This is a limited-term grant-funded position with current funding through June 30, 2029. Many public health positions are funded through external grants with various time durations. We are excited about serving our community and we hope you are too. Come join our team and grow with us!
Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.
Assists in planning, conducting and implementing epidemiologic research studies and surveillance programs; assists in designing study protocols; develops survey instruments and surveillance forms; analyzes study data to determine the cause and probable source of disease outbreaks; prepares reports on investigative findings.
Participates in the investigation of disease outbreaks and public health threats; collects and analyzes health and environmental data; conducts data analyses on large and small datasets using methodological techniques and computer software appropriate for epidemiological analysis; interprets findings and recommends prevention and control measures.
Responds to requests for health-related statistical data and associated risk behaviors; prepares statistical reports and data analyses; assists in analyzing community health trends and developing assessments and policy recommendations.
Assists in developing emergency preparedness training programs and exercises and in updating and maintaining public health emergency preparedness plans; provides information related to preparedness and other public health issues to individuals, schools, childcare centers, nursing homes, hospitals, health care providers and other agencies to ensure readiness for responding to outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats and emergencies, including bio-terrorism.
Assists in grant management and applications to support epidemiologic research and public health programmatic interventions; assists in performing grant administration duties and preparing reports and invoices to grantor agencies.
Qualification Guidelines
COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
Involving Others - Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
Analyzing & Interpreting Data - Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
Fact Finding - Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
One year of experience in assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation of epidemiologic studies and field investigations.
Or a bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field and three years of the above-required experience; or a combination of training and experience may be considered.
Applicants with recent and direct experience planning, conducting and implementing epidemiologic research studies and surveillance programs will be deemed most qualified.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, interview panel, and department-level interviews. This position is part of the Pasadena Management Association bargaining unit. The probationary work period is one year.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Public Health Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9/80 work schedule.
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Qualifications
To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understood this statement:
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What is your highest level of education achieved?
High School diploma or equivalent
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's or advanced degree
None of the above
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Select the best option that describes your experience assisting in designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiologic studies and field investigations.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
More than 5 years of experience
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In reference to the above question, please list EACH organization where you gained your experience, your position title, and your specific role in the responsibilities listed above.
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I understand that this is a limited-term grant-funded position with current funding through June 30, 2029. Current and future employment is dependent on available funding. Please initial to confirm that you understand this.
Required Question
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