Injury Surveillance Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor (PN)
Injury Surveillance Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor (PN)
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Job Description
- Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine;
- 12 mos. exp. in epidemiology investigation with local or federal health agency which included 6 mos. exp. performing duties comparable with duties of Epidemiology Investigator 3 65763.
-Or
- 6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 3 65763.
-Or
- Alternative equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Budgeting Management Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Attention to detail Collaboration Analyzation Interpreting Data Performance Management
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.
Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor (PN)
About Us:
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.
The Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW) is comprised of programs which address prevention and improved health outcomes for Ohioans across the lifespan. BHIW includes programs that address chronic diseases prevent and reduce injuries promote access to health care and reduce health disparities. Program initiatives include the promotion of healthy eating and active living as well as the prevention of chronic diseases tobacco use child injuries sexual assault domestic violence and drug overdoses.
What Youll Do:
The Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW) is seeking a dedicated Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor to plan implement and manage comprehensive statewide epidemiological surveillance programs/systems for the Violence & Injury Prevention Section.
- Monitors and evaluates the distribution of injuries and associated risk behaviors in Ohio
- Works with local health departments and stakeholders to provide ongoing assessment and planning for injury prevention
- Assists local health departments in communicating injury assessment and prevention strategies
- Develops policies and procedures to maximize the effectiveness of surveillance and epidemiological data
- Supervises epidemiologic and research staff involved in data collection analysis and community assessment activities
- Oversees the routine collection and analysis of data to generate hypotheses and develop conclusions regarding intentional and unintentional injuries
- Plans organizes and directs epidemiologic studies including data dissemination
- Develops and prepares proposals to obtain funding for epidemiologic investigations and injury/risk behavior assessment
- Serves as a lead or supports grant management for injury prevention initiatives
- Acts as a liaison between ODH other government agencies and local community groups
- Obtains and communicates results of epidemiologic investigations to facilitate data-driven decision making
- Provides consultation training and presentations to agency personnel medical community and the public
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 14 Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($37.53 per hour) with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($39.67) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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.
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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
