Epidemiologist 3 Research and Data Analytics

Epidemiologist 3 Research and Data Analytics

Full Time Permanent

Location: Tumwater WA

Salary Range: $88800 $119496 Annually

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a public health professional to join the Health Services Informatics section of the Research and Data Analytics (RDA) Unit as an Epidemiologist 3! The goal of this position is to support the DOC mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives with a vision of working together for safer communities through leading and supporting the agency by providing analytic and epidemiologic expertise on health services programs initiatives and issues as they affect human morbidity and mortality.

As an Epidemiologist 3 your critical role will include acting as a lead analyst in providing departmentwide development implementation design and sustainability of health services reporting. You will also work to promote the best practices competencies and translation of epidemiologic data.

Daily tasks may also include developing study designs and preparing health data to conduct epidemiological analyses for the purpose of health surveillance identifying high risk populations and investigating disparities and variations in care and outcome. Topics of focus may include but are not limited to mental health and substance use disorder communicable diseases and chronic diseases. You will also design lead and conduct epidemiological investigations and spatial analyses of environmental exposure demographic and health data to identify associations between environmental exposures and disease outcomes within identified locations.

The Research and Data Analytics team is responsible for coordinating and conducting research program evaluation and data analytics for the Department to inform the Office of the Governor Office of Financial Management the Legislature research partners stakeholders and other public policymakers on DOC efforts that enhance public safety. This position will support the overarching goals of RDA while also ensuring the safety and health of the agency.

A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references
• At least one article published in a peerreviewed journal as the primary author

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation engagement and safety leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population our agency and our community.

As an Epidemiologist some of your duties will include:

• Providing Technical Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise on Epidemiologic Analyses for Health Services Programs Initiatives and Topics which could include:
  • Designing leading and conducting epidemiological investigations and spatial analyses of environmental exposure demographic and health data to identify associations between environmental exposures and disease outcomes within identified locations
  • Utilizing data from a variety of sources to identify and conduct epidemiologic investigations as well as identify and inform programmatic partnership and policy gaps and opportunities
  • Providing technical guidance on built environment and as warranted spatial epidemiological investigations and analyses
  • Guiding nonroutine health environmental demographic and geographic data to guide programmatic environmental health actions
  • Participating in the measuring reporting and continuous improvement of organizational performance
  • Working with the Health Service Informatics Manager to analyze trends issues and outcomes as well as present findings and recommendations to executive staff and external stakeholders
  • Supporting the Unit by providing policy and program recommendations informed by data trends collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to furnish data and information
  • Assisting in development maintenance and training on standard processes for responding to health services reporting needs for internal and external stakeholders
• Participating in the design and management of surveillance systems for diseases of public health concerns related to supported population
• Other duties as assigned

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In addition to the above education/experience the below knowledge skills and/or abilities are required:

• Experience in the management and statistical analysis of multiple public health datasets for epidemiologic evaluation of health care outcomes and health system performance
• Use of SAS R and/or SQL statistical software applications to conduct epidemiological analysis or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
• Two or more years of experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to summarize complex information in a clear and concise manner to different audience

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Epidemiology Statistics Public Health or a closely allied field.
• Two 2 or more years of experience working in a public health agency or a similar setting that includes
  • Collecting managing analyzing and reporting populationbased health data
  • Providing technical assistance and customer service to data users
  • Advising partners about how to use data and scientific information for planning and decision making
• Two 2 or more years of experience in supporting development administration analysis and reporting of populationbased or other public health survey instruments
• Demonstrated advanced experience in analyzing complex health data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System hospitalization data or other population survey dat
• Working knowledge of current public health principles and practices
• Proficiency in the use of information technology tools and statistical software language such as R SAS and/or SQL Microsoft SQL Server
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present data using appropriate techniques for a range of audiences with different data familiarity

Vision:Working together for safer communities.

Mission:Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment:To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
• Please include a minimum of three 3 professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and. Until this documentation is provided you will not beselected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please .

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner to take proper care all stateissued equipment and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a drop in area available however a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections your worklife integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical dental and vision these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information check out theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.

For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process please email or call us at. For TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 711 or.