Please note: If you have previously applied for the Epidemiologist position, you do not need to reapply. Duplicate applications will not be accepted.

• The positions will support reportable communicable disease surveillance, investigation and reporting and will be a critical component of the Health Care Agency's response to pandemic H1N1 influenza. The positions are in the Epidemiology and Assessment Program within the Division of Disease Control and Epidemiology.
  
  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Design and participate in surveillance and epidemiological studies of communicable diseases, including pandemic influenza.
• Complete outbreak investigations.
• Review, monitor, and interpret local data to identify and describe disease trends.
• Participate in the development and operation of data systems for the monitoring of disease status and trends.
• Prepare written and oral presentations of epidemiologic findings and complex statistics in a concise and accurate manner.
• Perform statistical analysis on large data sets for surveillance and epidemiological studies utilizing computer programs such as SPSS/SAS/EpiInfo, MS Office software including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Provide consultation with staff and the public on data and epidemiology issues.
• Establish and maintain corporative relationships with physicians, colleagues, and public health staff.
• Other duties as they arise.
  
  The Orange County Health Care Agency is a world-class organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of six service areas - Behavioral Health, Medical Services for Indigents, Institutional Health, Public Health, and Regulatory Health and Health Disaster Management and is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
  
  ORANGE COUNTY – The Place to Work, Live and Play:
  
  Orange County is a desirable place to live – and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the second largest populated county in California. At the County you will find variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference.
  
  Over the years, Orange County has established a reputation as an innovative leader among local governments and serves over 3,000,000 people who live within its 34 cities. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches, 3 major harbors, vast wilderness parks, beautiful nature preserves, and 250 miles of riding and hiking trails. Orange County has top rated attractions from Disneyland to several major professional sports teams, a wide range of cultural arts as well as some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation. There is no doubt that Orange County is a great place to work, live and play.
  
  PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
  
  The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed below for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
  
  Physical Characteristics:
  
  Vision sufficient to read standard text, read a computer monitor and to drive; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandable in person, over the telephone and in small and large groups; independent body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend to access a standard office environment; manual dexterity to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard; to write and to drive. Strength to lift and carry boxes of presentation materials weighing up to 25 pounds
  
  Environmental Conditions:
  
  Tolerance to problem solved and handle multiple tasks; mental stamina and resilience sufficient to engage in difficult and complex interaction with members of the public, managers, and officials with differing points of view regarding sensitive policy and technical issues. Work with fixed deadlines and competing priorities.
  
  EXPLORE YOUR BENEFITS POSSIBILITIES
  We offer a variety of health plan options, dental insurance, retirement, and, vacation and paid holidays. Please click on the Benefits tab above for more information.
  
  
  

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  APPLICATION & CONTACT INFORMATION:
  • The primary mode of communication is via email. Please verify that your email address is correct and complete. Please only list one email address for your communication..
  
  
  
  • Only online applications will be considered for this recruitment.
  
  
  Selection Procedure:

  
  
  

  • HCA Human Resources will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

  
  
  • Application Rating: Application materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses.
    
    

  • Based on the Department’s needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

  
  
  
  • For specific information regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggy McCormick at (714) 834-2335., pmccormick@ochca.com
  
  This recruitment is open on continuous basis until the needs of the county can be met.
  
  Please apply online as soon as possible.

"Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply"