Community Violence Prevention Epidemiologist Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Community Violence Prevention Epidemiologist in Augusta
, Maine Community Violence Prevention Epidemiologist Augusta , Maine , United States | Public Health | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: March 13, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

EpidemiologistOpening Date:

February 28, 2025

Closing Date:

March 13, 2025

Job Class Code:

4363

Grade:

26 (Pro / Tech)

Salary:

$56,264.00 – $78,998.40 per year

Position Number:

02000-4168

Location:

This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval. -LIMITED PERIOD POSITION- The Maine CDC Office of Injury and Violence Prevention (OIVP) is looking for an epidemiologist to provide support for community violence prevention programs across Maine. This program will coordinate work creating protective environments, promoting healthy family relationships, connecting young people to caring adults, and strengthening skills in youth and young adults. This position will lead efforts in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data related to community violence, helping to guide prevention strategies and inform public health policies across the state. This position will work closely with other state offices and departments, community organizations, and other public health professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate violence prevention programs aimed at improving the safety and well-being of our communities.

Core Responsibilities:

As a key member of the OIVP team, your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead collection, management and analysis of data related to community violence
• Develop and maintain surveillance systems to monitor trends in violence, identify risk factors, and track the effectiveness of community violence prevention programming
• Use data to identify patterns, causes and consequences of community violence and work with other program staff to identify evidence-based strategies for community violence prevention
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide community violence prevention programs
• Prepare comprehensive data briefs, fact sheets and other surveillance reports for dissemination to key stakeholders according to set timeframes
• Assist internal and external state partners with respect to injury and violence data surveillance and other epidemiologic data analyses, interpretation and evaluation
• Oversee public-facing data portals and websites
• Prepare and present reports, findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences
• Assist in the development of public awareness campaigns

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field or a Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field and two (2) years professional experience in epidemiology. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in community violence prevention
• Experience collecting public health or clinical data, managing databases, making data linkages, and creating statistical reports; including proficiency in analytic software and data visualization tools
• Experience writing comprehensive reports, infographics, fact sheets, and other resources on public health or clinical topics
• Ability to tailor products and messaging based on the intended audience
• Experience delivering oral presentations on public health or clinical topics and communicating results to public and professional audiences
• Knowledge of public health frameworks, violence prevention strategies, and social determinants of health
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners Thinking about applying?

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Agency information:

TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State’s population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

• To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.

For additional information about this position please contact Jamie Bourque, OIVP Director, at (207) 287-4624. To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.

Hernandez@Maine.gov Benefits of working for the

State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—”Dirigo” or “I lead”—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 – $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters) . State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.