Tuberculosis Epidemiologist

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Epidemiologist Opening Date: December 1, 2025 Closing Date: December 12, 2025 Job Class Code: 4363 Grade: 26 Salary: $56,264.00 - $79,998.40 per year Position Number: 02000-2837 Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. Job

Description:

You will serve as an epidemiologist focusing on Infectious Diseases in Maine. You will be responsible for conducting public health surveillance of tuberculosis, latent tuberculosis infection, and other infectious airborne and direct contact illnesses. This position initiates public health actions to control and/or prevent the spread of these infectious diseases in Maine.

You will develop, manage, and evaluate statewide infectious disease surveillance systems; conduct public health interventions; participate in outbreak investigations; and provide consultation on reportable disease conditions to protect the health of Maine citizens and visitors. You will also: Coordinate the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of surveillance data to stakeholders.

• Investigate all cases of active tuberculosis.
• Collaborate with Public Health Nursing on the provision of directly observed therapy and contact investigations.
• Provide professional consultations to program epidemiologists, healthcare partners, and the public.
• Monitor national and international disease trends and emerging threats.
• Collaborate with Infectious Disease epidemiologists to improve program operations.
• Provide input to public health policy initiatives based on surveillance and evaluation to reduce barriers to disease control and prevention.
• Communicate epidemiological surveillance information effectively and accurately.

Serve as Epidemiologist-On-Call and After-Hours On Call on a rotating basis.

• Participate in daily Infectious Disease Epidemiology morning conference call.
• Coordinate the state-sponsored tuberculosis workgroup.
• Assist the Infectious Disease Prevention Program Director with writing the tuberculosis grant and completion of required reporting.

Minimum

Qualifications:

A Masters Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field or a Bachelors Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field and two (2) years professional

experience:

in epidemiology. Equivalent related

experience:

may be substituted for

education:

on a year-for-year basis. Preferred candidates will also have: Outstanding oral and written communication

skills:

Knowledge of and

experience:

with infectious disease epidemiology, particularly tuberculosis. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners. Computer

skills:

including Microsoft Office. Extensive database

skills:

including creation, management, and integration of diverse datasets.

Experience:

with statistical software (SAS

experience:

is preferred). Knowledge and

experience:

with drafting technical disease information for providers and the public. The ability to guide strategic discussions and help groups to reach decisions to further the mission of the Infectious Disease Prevention Program.

Experience:

in or working knowledge of clinical laboratory testing. Thinking

about:

applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived

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and passion set you apart. Agency information: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and

opportunity:

for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine. Application Information: For additional information

about:

this position please contact Rebecca DeKeuster, Health Program Manager, at (207) 287-3817. Please submit all documents or files in PDF format. To request a paper application, please contact Mandy Hernandez at Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

Benefits:

of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total

compensation:

package, including: Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.

Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information

about:

program

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Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Parental leave is one of the most important

benefits:

for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive

benefits:

package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn

about:

additional wellness

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for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits:

may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your

skills:

Applicants demonstrate job

requirements:

in differing ways, and we appreciate that many

skills:

and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal

Opportunity:

employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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