Epidemiology Investigator 2, STI Surveillance (PN20013685)

Epidemiology Investigator 2

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

About Us:

DID YOU KNOW... that, annually, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are two of the highest reported diseases in the state?  The epidemiologists who power our STI data collection/surveillance are fighting that trend - as well as the rising concern of syphilis - but we need our whole team to fight effectively. Are you ready to put your epidemiological training to work to help protect and improve the health of Ohioans?

What You'Ll Do:

• Investigate STI occurrence (routine or outbreak):
• Conduct or monitor others conducting data collection (interviews, medical record abstraction, etc.)
• Interpret and analyze data (e.g., cause, spread, etc.)
• Monitor process of specimen collection, delivery to laboratory and reporting of results for special study projects.
• Conduct computerized statistical analysis (via SAS and/or other programs)
• Produce and distribute/post reports, including infographics
• Forward or fill data requests as directed
• Conduct and coordinate electronic data transmissions including electronic lab reporting
• Tabulate & analyze epidemiological data using standard statistical measures (e.g., measure variability, statistical significance of association, incidence & prevalence rates)
• Assist in development of database projects, including database quality control
• Ensure that data reported to the Ohio Department of Health is accurate and complete
• Work collaboratively with public health professionals, laboratories, and health care providers to improve STI surveillance and reporting
• Assist with training users on data systems used by STI Surveillance and with the development of training materials
• Represent the team in meetings/conferences and make presentations to public health professionals and/or public
• Investigate STI occurrence (routine or outbreak):
• Conduct or monitor others conducting data collection (interviews, medical record abstraction, etc.)
• Interpret and analyze data (e.g., cause, spread, etc.)

Unusual Working Conditions:

• May require travel
• May be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies
• May be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals

• Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; AND
• 3 courses or 9 months' experience in the use of statistical computer software packages; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in epidemiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in physiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human relations; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; AND
• 6 mos. exp. working in research or specific laboratory identifying or researching infectious or chronic diseases &/or related environmental health problems; AND
• Must be able to provide own transportation

Or

• 6 months' experience as an Epidemiology Investigator 1 (65761) with the State of Ohio; AND
• 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
• Experience in data management and monitoring
• Experience in database computer software packages, e.g., Access, Excel
• Experience in statistical software, (e.g., SAS, STATA, or SPSS)
• One (1) or more courses in Biostatistics
• Training in or experience working with programs related to STIs or other infectious diseases
• Experience in creating tables, figures, graphs, charts displaying health-related data

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education and active disciplinary record. 

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. 

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 32, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($30.55/hr.), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($31.88/hr.) 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.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.

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.