EPIDEMIOLOGY ANALYST at County of Los Angeles, CA in Los Angeles County

Job description

• QUESTIONS
• PH1757E
• We welcome applications from everyone!
• We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) – Continuous.
• We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
• We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
• We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Epidemiology Analyst positions within the Department of Public Health. We are looking for Epidemiology Analysts to assists in the planning, design, and implementation of health-related surveillance systems or epidemiologic studies, including outbreak investigation and analysis of epidemiology surveys.
• For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Epidemiology Analyst

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts epidemiologic surveys, analyzes surveillance data, and assesses risks of possible epidemics or health-related hazards; prepares epidemiological reports using health data from multiple sources.
• Investigates disease outbreaks by field participation or by analysis of pertinent data collected by district personnel, including developing case definitions, case report forms, and analyzing case-control study data to determine the cause and probable source of such outbreaks; prepares reports on investigation findings.
• Participates in the investigation of environmental health threats by collecting and analyzing health and environmental data, preparing interpretation of findings and disseminating recommended prevention and control measures.
• Responds to requests for data on health-related statistics and associated risk behaviors; designs, codes, and constructs variables by employing computer software suited for epidemiologic analysis.
• Prepares detailed statistical reports and analyses of various data points, such as population size, gender, race, age, and medical condition.
• Analyzes health trends and patterns in the county population and assists in the development of a community health profile with policy recommendations.
• Reviews epidemiological case history forms completed by District nurses or physicians to collect information and to ensure accuracy and completeness of forms.
• Prepares summaries of epidemiologic studies for presentations in community settings or at professional meetings.
• Assists in the preparation of a grant application to support enhanced surveillance and targeted epidemiologic research on a specific health-related issue.

Requirements

• OPTION I: A Master's degree* from an accredited college with specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent.
• OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college in public health, social science, health science or related field -AND- two (2) years of experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation of epidemiologic studies or investigations.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• 2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
• *To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader)
• Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
• Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
• Experience using SAS/ACCESS to import data in various formats including tab- or comma delimited, and/or analysis of large datasets using Base SAS.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access to enter and summarize data.

Skills

Required

• Epidemiology
• Survey design and conduct
• Data analysis
• Statistical analysis
• Report preparation
• Case-control study analysis
• Data collection and interpretation
• Grant application preparation

Preferred

• SAS/ACCESS
• Base SAS
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access