Salary : $85,862.40 - $115,065.60 Annually
Location : Merced County Department of Public Health 260 E 15th Street Merced, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 06 Health Services

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Designs, coordinates, conducts and evaluates epidemiological studies, including determining the methods, areas and extent of investigation and data collection required for the evaluation of disease patterns, environmental hazards, and general conditions of the community; monitors disease trends.
• Assesses risks of epidemics, communicable diseases, or environmental hazards and provides information and recommendations regarding potential epidemic trends or patters, including causation, and measures for prevention, control and mitigation.
• Keep apprised of professional, technical and scientific literature and reports relating to communicable disease and environmental epidemiology to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Establish and maintain information and surveillance systems to monitor community health status /trends.
• Evaluates performance and cost effectiveness of public health programs.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, committees, study groups and task forces in the community.
• Prepares clear and concise epidemiological reports and publications.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I
Experience:
None.

Education:
A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field or a bachelor's degree in a public health related field and two (2) years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and interpreting epidemiological or demographic data.

Level II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience designing and conducting epidemiological studies and interpreting epidemiological or demographic data.

Education:
A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field or a bachelor's degree in a public health related field and two (2) years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and interpreting epidemiological or demographic data.
Essential Functions

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Meet deadlines and complete multiple priority projects under stressful conditions.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• The principles, methodology and procedures of epidemiology, including design and evaluation of epidemiological research of common diseases and methods of disease control.
• Methods and format for preparation of scientific papers.
• Principles and practices of statistics as applied in Epidemiology.
• Current developments in epidemiology and general medicine.
• Environmental, social, economic, cultural and other issues impacting epidemiology.
• Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS and tuberculosis.
• Community resources and demography.
• Budget development.

Ability to:

• Plan, conduct and evaluate epidemiological projects and studies.
• Prepare well-written, clear and concise epidemiological reports and publications.
• Evaluate complex issues related to environmental and communicable diseases and prepare recommendations for their control.
• Organize and present ideas through oral communication and in writing.
• Develop, organize, analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Represented Employees $10,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.
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