Epidemiologist (Temporary)

City Of Berkeley

Job Location:

Berkeley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 98993 - 120322

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

: Berkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 parks a top-ranked university and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeleyinvites you to apply for the position of Epidemiologist in the Health Housing & Community Services Department! In this role you will have the opportunity to work for one of only three city agenciesin the State of California with its own Public Health Division. You willperform various functions related to the gathering and analysis of health statistical data and information. You will also provide assistance to program staff in support of the planning development administration and evaluation of programs.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a temporary vacancy with a projected end date of November 2027.

See the full job class specification here: QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge skills and abilities for this position is:

Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health science epidemiology mathematics statistics or a related field and two (2) years of experience designing conducting analyzing interpreting and evaluating epidemiological research or evaluation studies.

Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology biostatistics or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Other requirements include the ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on August 17 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The examination process will include but is not limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Training & Experience Review

Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Berkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 parks a top-ranked university and t...