Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist II

Posting Date

10/29/26

Application Deadline

11/02/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,000 - $78,000 annually
Full Pay Range: $71,000 - $99,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Are you ready to help internal and external partners improve the health of the community within Maricopa County? If you find yourself inspired to put your analytical skills to work in the public health sector, consider applying for the Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist II role!

As a Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist II in the Office of Communicable Disease Data, Surveillance, and Outbreak Response, you will be responsible for advanced wastewater-based data management and analytics in Maricopa County by compiling and analyzing data, producing data summary reports and visualizations, and building disease surveillance tools. Key responsibilities also will include collaborating with local, state, and federal partners in wastewater monitoring activities.

Please note that this is a contract position with an anticipate end date of December 31, 2028.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Two years of experience performing epidemiological or statistical analysis
• Master’s Degree in epidemiology, biostatics, or a related Public Health Field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience working with wastewater data
• Intermediate to advanced skills in analysis software such as R or SAS
• Strong data visualization and communication skills
• Background in program coordination

Job Contributions

• Conducts complex wastewater analyses, data integration, and troubleshoots data quality issues by using statistical software, such as R. Analyses can include trend or aberration detection, correlation, or modeling
• Serves as NWSS ELC Project E Program Coordinator by collaborating with local, state, regional, and national-level partners to maintain and improve wastewater monitoring systems, data quality, and situational awareness. This can include organizing parter calls, managing data processing pipelines, providing programmatic overviews, regional and national call attendance, project management, sample collection, or administrative tasks
• Fulfills data requests and produces wastewater-based epidemiological reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders. This can include quarterly utility reports, daily internal dashboards, or public-facing weekly dashboards and external partner reports
• Develops protocols and provides training to Surveillance Branch personnel on processes and best practices. Trains key partners on wastewater monitoring
• Supports wastewater program enhancement initiatives like sewereshed evaluation, new site recruitment, and partner engagement products
  

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

Apply Now!

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.

You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!

Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.

Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!