Epidemiology Investigator 3 (PN 20013604) State of Ohio - Health - 3.7 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time $34.53 - $36.20 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Health sciences research Statistics Data visualization software proficiency Field studies SAS R Mapping software Data reporting Mathematics SAS language Data quality management Quality control management Math Database management Epidemiological study projects Public Health Team management Geospatial data visualization Document review Disease outbreak data analysis Outbreak verification investigations Technical skills instruction Training & development Senior level Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public health surveillance programs Data visualization projects Outbreak surveillance Editing Grant case development

Full Job Description What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Infectious Diseases is seeking an Epidemiology Investigator 3 to initiate, design, and conduct epidemiologic surveillance, data/statistical research, field studies, and outbreak investigations pertaining to water-borne infectious diseases.

This position will:

Serve as primary contact for Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local health districts (LHDs) on water-borne diseases Coordinate epidemiological database management and provide quality control for data management aspects of investigations (e.g., coordinate data collection; review confidential case reports for accuracy and completeness; contact reporting sources for missing information) Submit or arrange for submission of specimens associated with cases/outbreaks to ODH Public Health Laboratory for confirmation and identification of discrete identifiers (e.g., species, serotype, or molecular characteristics) As directed, provide cross-coverage by performing or assisting with performance of same duties relevant to other infectious diseases (e.g., facility/institution-based outbreaks, Ohio Class A diseases with bioterror potential [e.g., anthrax]) Conduct computerized epidemiological and statistical analysis using appropriate statistical software (e.g., REDCap; SAS; R) Write and/or edit reports discussing and drawing conclusions from analysis of epidemiologic datasets, including graphical (e.g., EpiCurves, pie charts, geographical mapping, tables, timelines) presentations Serve as trainer and technical advisor to LHD personnel in designing and conducting surveillance activities and investigating cases and outbreaks identified by surveillance Assist supervisor with administrative duties (e.g., preparation of grant applications and progress reports, provides recommendations regarding expenditure of funds and use of personnel for disease prevention programs)

Unusual Working Conditions:

May require travel; may be away from home & normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies; may be exposed to contagious & communicable diseases & toxic or hazardous chemicals. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees

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Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in use of statistical computer software packages AND 6 mos. exp. as epidemiology investigator with local or federal health agency AND must be able to provide own transportation Or 6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 2, 65762; must be able to provide own transportation. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine Courses in epidemiology Experience working with statewide epidemiologic databases Experience with case finding and active follow-up (e.g., case management) for an infectious disease or health condition Experience in statistical software (e.g., SAS, R) Experience interpreting and conducting a statistical analysis of health-related data Experience participating in outbreak investigations Experience as a lead worker All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills:

Public Health Technical Skills:

Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistics/Mathematics Professional Skills:

Attention to Detail, Reasoning, Interpreting Data

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($34.53 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.20 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.