Overview

Winnebago County is seeking a Regional Epidemiologist – Project Position to join our Public Health Department. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a minimum expected duration of 18 months, from May 2026 through November 30, 2027.

Job Summary

This role conducts epidemiological surveillance and analysis across a multi-county region in Northeast Wisconsin. This position builds and maintains data infrastructure, such as data dashboards, communicates data analysis findings to respective parties, and provides training and technical assistance to local health department staff who use population health data to inform decision-making.

This position serves the local governmental and tribal public health jurisdictions within the following 17 counties in the Northeast Wisconsin region: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago Counties.

Essential Duties

  1. Develops and coordinates, sustainable surveillance and epidemiology processes to build capacity for the health departments in the northeast Wisconsin region.
  2. Supports the use and application of data in public health strategies, plans, and the evaluation of public health programs and services.
  3. Develop appropriate methodologies and templates for communicating data effectively to diverse audiences throughout the Northeast Wisconsin Region and ensure that data visualization efforts are understandable.

Education & Experience

  • Master’s degree in public health, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology; or similar field or a combination of closely related education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Three years of professional data work experience within a public health setting preferred.
  • Experience with data visualization tools, statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS), and disease surveillance systems (e.g., WEDSS, WIR, ESSENCE), and other technologies that enhance data collection, visualization, and distribution are preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Suite applications.

Benefits

  • Up to 25 days of PTO earned throughout the calendar year upon hire (PTO increases with years of service)
  • Access to our free Employee Health Clinic in Oshkosh (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, and Health Coach on staff)
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with a 100% employer match pension

Must complete a County Application to be considered. For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/404/Human-Resources

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About Winnebago County

Winnebago County, with the county seat located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a local unit of government responsible for providing a variety of public services. Located ninety minutes north of Milwaukee on Interstate 41, and an hour south of Green Bay, Oshkosh is in the heart of the Fox River Valley.

Our beautiful lakes include Buttes des Morts, Little Lake Butte des Morts, Poygan, Rush, Winneconne and the largest fresh water lake in Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago. Our waterways, boat landings and parks offer the best in family recreation. Additionally we are the home of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and host their annual convention, which draws visitors from around the nation and the world.

Departments at the County include: Airport, Child Support, Circuit Courts, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, County Executive, District Attorney, Emergency Management, Facilities, Finance, Health, Highway, Human Resources, Human Services, Information Services, Land and Water Conservation, Park View Health Center, Parks, Planning and Zoning, Register of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Solid Waste, Treasurer, UW Extension Services, and Veterans Services.