Epidemiologist 2 (37473)
Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
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Job Summary
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.
This position oversees the operation quality and performance of two core public health surveillance systems to ensure timely accurate and actionable data that supports effective prevention and control activities. This position provides epidemiologic stewardship of the states wastewater surveillance and syndromic surveillance programs ensuring each system functions efficiently and reliably. Responsibilities include partner onboarding system maintenance high-quality data management surveillance analysis and actionable data reporting that collectively strengthen early detection and situational awareness for infectious diseases and other public health threats in Montana.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or R statistical software.
Ability to manipulate clean and analyze large complex environmental and clinical datasets.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences.
Skill in writing technical reports or grants.
Meet minimum qualifications:
Masters degree in epidemiology statistics informatics data science or a closely related degree.
Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.
Experience in managing electronic data exchange is preferred.
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar platforms.
Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Cover Letter
Resume
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
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