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Tuberculosis Epidemiology Program Manager (Epidemiology Investigation Spv)
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 goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g. foodborne outbreaks general infectious diseases healthcare-associated infections influenza meningitis tuberculosis vaccine-preventable diseases waterborne outbreaks zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).
What Youll Do:
The Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor will work within the Bureau of Infectious Diseases to plan implement & manage all aspects of statewide Tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology &surveillance program. Implements epidemiologic studies to assess levels of disease risk ofdisease and prevalence of TB. Additional duties may include:
- Produces data to prioritize issues of public health concern and for use in identifying outbreaks and evaluating disease control and prevention efforts.
- Assists supervisor in the development of inter-section and inter-bureau policies to maximize the value of surveillancedata and epidemiologic data for disease monitoring and for the development implementationand evaluation of programmatic activities.
- Supervises lower-level epidemiology investigators Infectious Disease Control Consultants and assigned staff in the performance of epidemiologic disease control and support activities(e.g. recruits interviews selects orients and trains staff).
- Writes grant applications and progress reports for the TB Program (e.g. estimates funding needs for personnel travel equipment and educationprojects; summarizes objectives activities evaluation and follow-up).
- Coordinates collection of data from laboratories health care providers and local health departments.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule). This is anexempt hourly position with a pay range of 14on theE1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.
Supplemental Information
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
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.
Status of Posted Position:
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Background Check Information:
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.
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.
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.
Position Qualifications
Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; 12 mos. 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: Management Data Analytics
Professional Skills: Leading Others Interpreting Data Analyzation
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 five (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 institutions website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entitys award of a putative degree.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
