Supervising Epidemiologist

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

DESCRIPTION

ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH

Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve.

Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person.

• • The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience.
  • The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
  • The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
  • Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities.

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations.

We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators.

THE POSITION

Under administrative direction oversees, plans, develops, and manages epidemiology, surveillance, and evaluation program(s) in Public Health; provides direction and epidemiology input into public health program goals, objectives, initiatives, interventions, and priorities; directs the activities of multidisciplinary professional and support staff engaged in epidemiological analysis, surveillance, program evaluation, or research studies; coordinates program activities within the department and with other agencies, and performs related duties as required.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Supervising Epidemiologist (5778).

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in:

• • Leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams engaged in complex public health surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, and program evaluation, with a strong focus on staff development and performance management.
  • Applying advanced epidemiologic and statistical methods to analyze complex health datasets, including linked and relational databases, to inform public health decision-making.
  • Developing and implementing evidence-based public health strategies, programs, and policies that address disparities and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
  • Managing and aligning multiple funding streams, including federal and state grants and cooperative agreements, to support epidemiologic programs and initiatives.
  • Building and maintaining effective partnerships with public health agencies, community organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to advance population health goals.
  • Overseeing the development and use of surveillance and information systems, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and utility for decision-makers at all levels.
  • Translating complex health data into clear, actionable reports, publications, and presentations for diverse audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Demonstrating interpersonal sensitivity while leading teams and engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  • Effectively navigating public health emergency responses, including planning, coordination, and rapid epidemiological assessment during crises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Epidemiologist III in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Education:

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, biostatistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of five years of full-time, professional-level epidemiology experience, preferably in a public health, health care delivery, or academic institution setting. One year of which must have included direct supervision of staff in epidemiology, surveillance, or program evaluation activities.

Substitution:

Possession of a PhD or Dr.PH in epidemiology, biostatistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required, non-supervisory, experience in patter II.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of :

• • Analysis of complex health datasets.
  • Epidemiologic research methods.
  • Preparation of scientific research proposals.
  • Principles and methods of public health surveillance.
  • Statistical software programming and packages.
  • Relational database management methods and software for surveillance systems.
  • Program evaluation methods.
  • Management and supervision principles and practices.
  • Clinical features and established risk factors for diseases relevant to public health.
  • Principles and processes of personnel management which include leadership, supervision, coaching, performance evaluations, development and counseling.
  • The Ten Essential Public Health Services.
  • Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations and the role and influence of socio-economic, behavioral, and environmental factors affecting health risks and status.
  • Principles and practices of effective organization, management, monitoring, and quality assurance and quality improvement indicators.

Ability to :

• • Oversee, direct, and evaluate epidemiology, surveillance, or evaluation staff.
  • Plan, direct, and evaluate disease surveillance operation.
  • Design and implement complex data collection methods.
  • Oversee analysis of epidemiologic data.
  • Identify and collect valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data and information.
  • Facilitate and model effective written and oral communication with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency.
  • Exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
  • Exercise interpersonal sensitivity and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Manage projects and resources to ensure deliverables for grants, cooperative agreements and/or other funding streams.
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondences, policies, informational brochures and other written materials.
  • Understand and incorporate the Agency and Department's core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations and communities.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components .

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:

Deadline for Filing:

5:00:00 PM Friday, August 8, 2025

Review of Minimum Qualifications:

Friday, August 15, 2025
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:

Friday, September 19, 2025
Virtual Pre-Recorded Civil Service Oral Examination:

Rating of Interviews:

September 19- September 29, 2025

September 30- October 10, 2025

Notification of Results:

Week of October 20, 2025 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Departmental Hiring Interviews* November 2025

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/reasonable-accommodation/

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• • Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
  • Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
  • Vision or Vision Reimbursement
  • Share the Savings
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • County Allowance Credit
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• • Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• • 12 paid holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Management Paid Leave**
  • Catastrophic Sick Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
  • Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
  • Child Care Resources
  • 1 st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our websi te at hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . Y ou may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-272-5085 | Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org
hrs.alamedacountyca.gov .

Disaster Service Worker

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2025 5:00:00 PM

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