Epidemiologist II (2803) - Citywide - H00181

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  

This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam.

• Application Opening – February 13, 2026  
• Application Deadline – The application filing will close on or after March 1, 2026. 
• Salary: $124,930 - $151,892 Annually 
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
• Recruitment ID: CBT-2803-H00181 

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.  

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. 

Job Description

Under general direction, designs, conducts, and evaluates original epidemiologic research to determine patterns of health outcomes and their determinants in the community. This is the journey level in the Epidemiologist series. 
 
The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

1. Plans, directs and evaluates original epidemiologic and/or evaluation proposals and studies; designs and implements survey instruments and procedures for data collection and analysis; establishes and maintains surveillance systems to identify and monitor health-related trends among various populations; and analyzes and interprets findings. 
2. Recommends policies and procedures for the control and prevention of diseases and the promotion of health outcomes; assesses feasibility of population interventions; and analyzes the impact of planned interventions on the health status of target populations. 
3. Provides direction to staff involved in data collection, data quality management, statistical analysis and other support activities involved in research and evaluation. 
4. Provides technical consultation to departmental staff on epidemiologic and/or evaluation research methodology and design; provides information to other public and private agencies and professional groups regarding issues relating to health-related trends, patterns, characteristics, possible causation, and potential remedial actions; coordinates research efforts with departmental staff and investigators in other agencies. 
5. Prepares reports, presentations and scientific papers based on hypothesis and results; participates in conferences, meetings and seminars relating to the causation, distribution, and prevention of diseases and other health outcomes. 

The Epidemiologist II performs other related duties as assigned/required. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience within the field of Epidemiology performing study design, evaluation or analysis. 

Substitution 

• Possession of a master’s degree in Epidemiology (or a related social, psychological, or biological science) may substitute for two (2) ye