Epidemiologist II (2803) - Citywide Job at San Francisco Public Works in San Francisco

Published: November 11, 2026

Contact: Stephen Lee

Email: stephen.j.lee@sfdph.org Apply using Smart Recruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

Department: Public Health Job Class: 2803-Epidemiologist II

Salary Range: $127,426.00 - $154,934.00

Role Type: Permanent Civil Service

Hours: Full-time

Exam Type: Class Based Test Rule: Rule of 10

List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance About: 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.

Role 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: 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. 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. Provides direction to staff involved in data collection, data quality management, statistical analysis and other support activities involved in research and evaluation. 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. 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. How to Qualify

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) years of the required experience. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco What Else Should I Know? Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following. Supplemental Questionnaire Examination (Weight: 100%)The Supplemental Questionnaire Examination is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of the principles of techniques of epidemiological research; Knowledge of the principles and methods of biostatistics; Knowledge of sample selection, sources of bias, and implementation of sampling techniques; Ability to supervise staff engaged in epidemiological and/or related public health research; Ability to manipulate and analyze data using statistical software; Ability to communicate and disseminate findings through graphic and written forms; Ability to communicate clearly and maintain effective relationships with staff Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Ten Scores. Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city's Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: