Epidemiologist 2

Job Description

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
10/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$6,610.00 - $10,467.00
Salary (Annually)
$79,320.00 - $125,604.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Health
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology.
OR
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in  medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM) public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years' work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
OR
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four year's work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
OR
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in health science, biomedical science or environmental science with experience equivalent to six year's work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

The Epidemiologist 2 serves as a mid-level epidemiologist within the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program within the Communicable and Environmental Disease and Emergency Preparedness Division (CEDEP), and provides leadership for surveillance modernization, data automation, advanced analytics, and quality improvement initiatives. This position leads the development and maintenance of automated surveillance tools (for instance, Syphilis Record Search Algorithm) and analytic processes that improve the quality, completeness, timeliness, and efficiency of STI surveillance activities.
The position oversees surveillance data quality across multiple surveillance systems, supports National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS)-based workflows within the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System Base System (NBS), assists with legacy data management in PRISM, and ensures accurate and timely submission of surveillance data to the CDC. The Epidemiologist 2 supervises epidemiology staff, collaborates with informatics and program partners, and leads initiatives that strengthen statewide STI surveillance and support data-driven public health action.

Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of automated surveillance processes (for instance, Syphilis Record Search Algorithm) and informatics solutions that support statewide STI surveillance.
Design and maintain automated workflows for case identification, record matching, deduplication, surveillance quality assurance, and reporting using SAS, R, SQL, and other analytical tools.
Oversee surveillance data quality activities within NBS and legacy surveillance system (PRISM), ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and adherence to CDC surveillance standards.
Develop and maintain documentation, quality assurance procedures, and standard operating procedures that support sustainable surveillance modernization efforts.
Lead the preparation, analysis, validation, and dissemination of routine and ad hoc STI surveillance reports supporting program operations, grant reporting, and public health decision-making.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of surveillance data to CDC through SAMS and other required reporting mechanisms. Coordinate surveillance data closeout activities, respond to CDC data quality feedback, investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and verify compliance with national surveillance reporting requirements.
Conduct advanced epidemiologic analyses to identify disease trends, outbreaks, disparities, and emerging public health concerns. Develop performance measures and data visualization products that improve surveillance monitoring and facilitate communication with leadership, regional programs, and external partners.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, including regional and local health departments, Disease Intervention Specialists, clinical partners, epidemiologists, informatics teams, CDC, CSTE, and other public health partners, to support surveillance activities and improve surveillance systems and reporting processes.
Represent the STI Surveillance program in internal and external workgroups related to surveillance modernization, NBS implementation, electronic case reporting, data quality, and CDC surveillance initiatives.
Evaluate surveillance workflows, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, develop innovative solutions that increase efficiency and data quality, and lead projects that strengthen statewide STI surveillance capacity.
Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to at least one STI Epidemiologist 1 staff supporting surveillance, automation, and data quality activities.
Review analytical products, monitor workload and priorities, provide technical assistance on surveillance workflows and NBS processes, and mentor staff in epidemiologic methods, data management, and quality improvement.
Promote consistency, accountability, and continuous professional development within the surveillance team.

Competencies:
Manages Complexity
Instills Trust
Communicates Effectively
Tech Savvy
Decision Quality
Knowledges:
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Epidemiology
Physical Sciences
Public Health
Skills:
Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Abilities:
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity

Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine, Printer, Scanner, Copy Machine
Calculator
Electronic Devices

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology. OR