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Wastewater Epidemiologist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14031
Department COPH Epidemiology 50005428
Business Unit College of Public Health
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Flexible
Remote/Telecommuting Full remote (100% remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
The Wastewater Epidemiologist plays a crucial role within the Division of Public Health at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), providing high-level epidemiological support for wastewater activities. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing public health surveillance and data collection related to wastewater surveillance of infectious diseases and conditions of public health importance. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in data management, epidemiological methods, and public health collaboration.
Position Details
Posting Category Healthcare
Working Title Wastewater Epidemiologist
Job Title Healthcare Specialist
Salary Grade HC24S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $60,800 - $91,200/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/26/2025
Application Review Date 07/03/2025
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: Master's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, or related field.
Required Experience No Experience
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Required License Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Driver’s License
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Additional training and experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is required, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.

    Candidates must be skilled in using Office software (Microsoft Excel, Access) and in use of SAS and/or other similar statistical software. This job requires excellent, demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Education: Doctoral degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
PhD degree in Public Health, Epidemiology and Public Administration or related field.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is required, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications: SAS
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences or related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you proficient in Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Careerlink
    • Employee Referral
    • HERC
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • Lincoln Journal Star
    • Linkedin
    • Omaha World Herald
    • UNMC Job Site
    • Facebook
    • NEWorks
    • Handshake
    • Other
  5. * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
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Full-time Employee
Date Posted July 1, 2025
Requisition Staff_14031
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
SOC Category 19-1041.00 Epidemiologists
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