Epidemiology Program Manager - Prevention and Health Promotion Epidemiology Program Manager

Epidemiology Program Manager

• Prevention and Health Promotion Epidemiology Program Manager Virginia Department of Health
• 3.5 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $107,923
• $108,935 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Statistics Management Biostatistics-based research Writing skills Research Data management Training Outbreak surveillance Performance evaluation Full Job Description 5105088 Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Health Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried) Closing at: May 29 2026
• 23:55

EDT Virginia Department of Health Title:

Epidemiology Program Manager•

Prevention and Health Promotion Epidemiology Program Manager State Role Title:

Scientist Manager II Hiring Range:

$107,923

• $108,935

Pay Band:

6

Agency:

Virginia Department of Health Location:

Dept of Health Agency Website:

www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public

• G Job Duties The epidemiology program manager is responsible for managing a department and/or multiple statewide program units within an epidemiology division.

At this level, positions in this role serve as a technical expert performing work of unusual difficulty requiring the independent management and technical supervision of statewide epidemiology programs to include planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating statewide epidemiology programs, researching and developing statewide policy and plans, as well as, coordinating local, district, and regional program performance. Positions in this role typically manage a departmental or program budget. Positions in this role routinely serve as the Principal Investigator for surveillance and/or research grants and serve as a liaison and mentor for other work units, student internships, practicums, and/or other activities that strengthen the connection for public health workforce development. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a division department head while receiving guidance in the form of general goals to be accomplished and broad program policy. Minimum Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance. Comprehensive knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and case, cluster, and outbreak investigations. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease. Considerable knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques. Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrated ability to collect and organize statistical data. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public. Comprehensive experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area to include experience in supervision or management. Additional Considerations Training/experience in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics. Considerable experience using statistical software packages. Experience w/ database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data or other conditions of public health significance. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information Name:

Tomica Gregory Phone:

804-814-9684

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to

DARS/DBVI

to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note :

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022

• February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.