NEOGOV · 3 months ago
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SPECIALIST I - IV
Island of Hawaii
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$4,243/mo - $5,162/mo
0+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Hawaii's Department of Health, seeking candidates for the position of Epidemiological Specialist I - IV. This role involves training and performing epidemiological activities related to communicable disease control, with responsibilities varying by level from basic training to complex investigational tasks.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receives formal and on-the-job training in epidemiological principles and methods, investigational and educational techniques used in the control of communicable diseases, and instruction in the interpretation and application of communicable disease laws, rules and regulations; and performs other related duties as assigned
Performs limited epidemiological investigational and educational activities in the communicable disease control program; and performs other related duties as assigned
Performs the full range of epidemiological investigational and educational activities in the communicable disease control program; and performs other related duties as assigned
Plans, organizes and performs the most complex investigational and educational epidemiological activities in an assigned communicable disease program area, in addition to making case assignments and assisting in the review of work performed by lower—level Epidemiological Specialist; or, functions as the Epidemiological Specialist in venereal diseases as well as other communicable diseases caused by bacterial, viral and other parasitic agents for a county; and performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university
The coursework must have included at least three (3) courses in the biological sciences of which at least one course must be beyond the introductory level
Successful completion of such coursework must demonstrate an aptitude for, and a basic knowledge of the biological sciences
Level I: None; Level II: One-half (1/2); Level III: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which demonstrated knowledge and application of the principles, practices, methods and techniques used in the identification, prevention and control of communicable diseases
Knowledge of: 1) The causes and symptoms, and social and environmental factors affecting the transmission of communicable diseases; 2) Pertinent laws, regulations, administrative rules and policies relating to the reporting and control of communicable diseases; 3) The control methods, medical and epidemiological characteristics of communicable diseases; 4) Investigational, inspectional, educational & motivational methods and techniques; 5) Techniques and precautions in the collection, preparation, recording the transporting of specimens; and 6) Applicable provisions of confidentiality and freedom of information requirements
Ability to: 1) Conduct investigational & educational activities; 2) Interpret & apply pertinent laws, regulations, rules and policies; 3) Perform various clinical activities; and 4) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with afflicted persons, physicians, other public health personnel & the general public
Some positions may require a valid driver's license
For the Epidemiological Specialist III and IV levels, at least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in the State service
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a biological science, Public Health, or related area, may be substituted for six (6) months of Specialized Experience
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Epidemiology or related area, may be substituted for one and one-half (1-1/2) years of Specialized Experience
A Doctorate in Epidemiology, or related area, from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2-1/2) years of Specialized Experience
The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Other Leaves
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Premium Conversion Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Transportation Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Temporary Disability Insurance
Social Security
Promotions & Transfers
Training & Continuing Education
Travel Expenses
Incentive & Service Awards
Union & Collective Bargaining
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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