The lead-level epidemiologist or epidemiology program supervisor is responsible for overseeing, managing, coordinating, and/or supervising the work of epidemiologists and associated staff in conducting professional epidemiological activities. Positions in this role function as experts within their assigned area of responsibility, such as education and training, surveillance and/or data analysis. Positions in this role perform work of considerable difficulty to include interpreting program policies and procedures, training staff and monitoring and reviewing data collection for accuracy. Positions in this role may provide program information to health care providers and laboratory personnel to evaluate case reporting to recommend appropriate control and prevention methods. Positions in this role may maintain a portion of a statewide surveillance system for the detection and reporting of one or more reportable conditions. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a program area manager or similar position while receiving guidance in the form of general goals to be accomplished and broad program policy. May be responsible for managing a statewide program, working with partners to evaluate the program(s), improve delivery of services, and develop policies and procedures.