Epidemiologist 2 (37375)

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of surveillance concepts and theories including epidemiology statistics and public health practice.

• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) R Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or other languages.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking.

• Skill in writing technical reports or grants.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Masters degree in epidemiology statistics or a closely related degree.

  • Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.

  • Experience in substance use disorder overdose injury prevention EMS and trauma-related epidemiology preferred.

  • Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is grant funded through August 31 2028 with the intention to seek additional funding.

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.

The Epidemiologist studies the occurrence of disease and other health-related conditions or events in Montana to implement prevention and control measures. This position specifically focuses on topics related to substance use disorder and other injury prevention topics as needed. The Epidemiologist is responsible for analysis and presentation of programmatic service-related data and disease surveillance data. This position coordinates and evaluates and evaluates early warning drug overdose surveillance systems. Additional responsibilities include providing data and writing reports for programs and grants and responding to data requests from stakeholders.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.