Administrative, coordinating and consultative work at a professional level involving statewide epidemiological activities for the Health Department. Duties involve determining the impact of reportable diseases or conditions including supervision of the investigation, data collection and analysis of pertinent material. Position requires extensive interaction with health professionals and the general public.
Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical employees.
Duties are performed under the direction of the State Epidemiologist. Plans and conducts studies to identify the source of a disease outbreak and to determine its scope and potential health hazard. Studies may be self-initiated or be based upon written or oral reports and referrals from throughout the state. Coordinates and supervises professional and technical employees assigned to study a disease or illness outbreak. Serves as infectious disease consultant to the public, health care providers, and the state agencies.