{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:12.093Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-1041.00","title":"Epidemiologists","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full scope of epidemiological practice — from entry-level data collection and field surveillance to executive leadership of national public health programs — within government agencies, academic research institutions, and healthcare systems.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Infectious disease surveillance data — collect and enter under direct supervision using established database systems in a public health agency setting.","Peer-reviewed epidemiological literature — read and summarize to support senior investigators conducting disease investigations.","Basic descriptive statistics — apply to calculate incidence and prevalence rates under guidance in a research or government health department context.","Disease transmission modes and risk factors — recognize and document following standard protocols during field outbreak investigations.","Standardized health status questionnaires — administer and review for completeness under supervision during community-based epidemiological studies.","Incident reports for infectious diseases — prepare and submit to local and state health agencies following established reporting requirements.","Geographic information system software — operate at a basic level to map disease occurrence data under the direction of a senior epidemiologist.","Oral and written findings on disease patterns — present to internal teams using agency-approved templates and slide preparation tools.","Study protocols — assist in reviewing and organizing background materials to support the design of human or animal disease investigations.","Public health educational materials on communicable diseases — distribute and explain to community members or healthcare staff under supervisor guidance."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Epidemiological study data — analyze independently using analytical or scientific software to identify disease trends across a defined population.","Disease outbreak investigations — conduct with reduced oversight, applying established case-definition criteria and risk-factor assessment methods in field settings.","Surveillance system outputs — monitor routinely and produce periodic reports for state or local health agencies on notifiable infectious conditions.","Health status questionnaires and sample selection criteria — review and refine in collaboration with study teams to ensure methodological rigor.","Statistical models for disease incidence and risk — build and interpret using spreadsheet and data mining tools to inform public health program planning.","Research findings on disease etiology — communicate to health practitioners and agency stakeholders through written briefs and oral presentations.","Scientific manuscripts — draft for submission to peer-reviewed professional journals, incorporating feedback from senior epidemiologists and co-authors.","Healthcare worker training sessions on infection prevention — develop and facilitate using evidence-based curricula within hospital or community health contexts.","Systems analysis techniques — apply to evaluate the effectiveness of existing surveillance programs and identify gaps in data collection.","GIS-based disease maps — produce and interpret to support spatial analysis of outbreak patterns across regional health jurisdictions."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex multi-variable epidemiological studies — design and direct autonomously, overseeing protocol development, sample selection, and statistical analysis plans.","Non-routine or novel disease outbreaks — investigate end-to-end, determining causative agents, transmission pathways, and evidence-based containment strategies in dynamic field environments.","Public health surveillance systems — manage and evaluate for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across statewide or national data networks.","Research evidence on disease prevention and treatment efficacy — synthesize and communicate to policy makers, translating complex findings into actionable public health recommendations.","Study design and biostatistical methodologies — provide expert consultation on across interdisciplinary research teams addressing human and animal disease questions.","Peer-reviewed journal articles on epidemiological findings — author as lead contributor, navigating the full submission and peer-review process for high-impact publications.","Public health program performance — evaluate using systems evaluation frameworks, identifying outcome gaps and recommending data-driven improvements to agency leadership.","Risk communication strategies — develop and deliver for diverse audiences including the general public, clinicians, and legislators during active disease events.","Inductive and deductive reasoning — apply to synthesize disparate biological, behavioral, and environmental data into coherent disease etiology hypotheses.","Advanced data mining and analytical software — employ to detect aberrant signals in large epidemiological datasets and guide hypothesis-driven follow-up investigations."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational epidemiological research agendas — set and champion at the institutional or governmental level, aligning study priorities with emerging public health threats.","Multi-agency public health programs — oversee at executive scale, integrating surveillance, health care planning, and population-level interventions across complex regulatory environments.","National or international disease reporting frameworks — lead the design and governance of, establishing standards that guide state, federal, and global health agency partners.","Junior and mid-level epidemiologists — mentor and develop through structured coaching, peer review of publications, and leadership opportunities on major investigations.","Cross-sector partnerships — forge between public health agencies, academic institutions, and healthcare systems to coordinate large-scale disease prevention and response initiatives.","Strategic risk communication policies — author and disseminate to synchronize messaging across government, media, and community stakeholders during high-consequence outbreak events.","Cutting-edge epidemiological methodologies — evaluate, adopt, and disseminate across the field, influencing best practice standards through professional publications and policy guidance.","Resource allocation and workforce planning — direct for epidemiological operations, making high-stakes judgments that shape organizational capacity to respond to novel disease threats.","Legislative and regulatory bodies — advise on evidence-based public health policy, translating complex epidemiological science into actionable frameworks for disease control and prevention.","Systems-level evaluation of national surveillance infrastructure — lead, identifying systemic vulnerabilities and driving transformational improvements to protect population health at scale."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}