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Epidemiology & Data Science Intern
$66k-82k (estimate)
Intern
2 Months Ago
City and County of Denver is Hiring an Epidemiology & Data Science Intern Near Denver, CO
About Our JobPlease Note: We will be hiring 2 interns into this position for FALL 2024Denver's Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) advances Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works with city, state, and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE has six divisions: Community & Behavioral Health, Denver Animal Protection, Environmental Quality, Office of the Medical Examiner, Public Health Investigations, and Shared Services and Business Operations. Visit Denver Department of Public Health & Environment website for more information.
DDPHE fosters an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.The Shared Services and Business Operations division has an opening for a fall Epidemiology Intern. This position will work under the Epidemiology & Data Science program in supporting communicable disease response in the City and County of Denver. Through this internship, the student will gain experience of working in applied epidemiology through a variety of routine and non-routine communicable disease investigations, outbreak investigations, community outreach, data analysis, and surveillance activities. Additionally, the student will gain interdisciplinary education and exposure through shadowing other DDPHE programs that work directly with external partners (i.e., shelters serving persons experiencing homelessness, retail food establishments, childcare facilities, etc.).
This is a limited internship position allotted for 120 hours across 8 to 12 weeks and is not eligible for benefits. The intern hired will be expected to be able to report to the Department’s office location at least once weekly during the internship period and possibly other offsite locations within the City and County of Denver.As an intern you’ll get to experience:
The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field several days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.
About Everything ElseJob ProfileTA3182 Professional Technical Intern
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position TypeOncall
Position Salary Range$20.41 - $23.06
Starting Pay$20.41 - $23.06 per hour based upon education
AgencyDept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
DDPHE fosters an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.The Shared Services and Business Operations division has an opening for a fall Epidemiology Intern. This position will work under the Epidemiology & Data Science program in supporting communicable disease response in the City and County of Denver. Through this internship, the student will gain experience of working in applied epidemiology through a variety of routine and non-routine communicable disease investigations, outbreak investigations, community outreach, data analysis, and surveillance activities. Additionally, the student will gain interdisciplinary education and exposure through shadowing other DDPHE programs that work directly with external partners (i.e., shelters serving persons experiencing homelessness, retail food establishments, childcare facilities, etc.).
This is a limited internship position allotted for 120 hours across 8 to 12 weeks and is not eligible for benefits. The intern hired will be expected to be able to report to the Department’s office location at least once weekly during the internship period and possibly other offsite locations within the City and County of Denver.As an intern you’ll get to experience:
- Support and assist Disease Intervention Specialists with investigation & management of communicable disease cases.
- Support and assist Epidemiologists with communicable disease outbreak investigations.
- Assist with data entry and data management needs.
- Support Epidemiologists with basic data analysis and presentation of findings to program staff and other partners, as appropriate.
- Attend Epidemiology & Data Science program and team meetings.
- Attend external partner calls and liaise with community partners, as needed.
- Assist with creation and update of program materials (guidance documents, fact sheets, protocols, templates, etc.).
- Conduct literature reviews related to ongoing initiatives or projects within the program.
- Participate in DDPHE program orientations not limited to program-level presentations, shadowing and tour opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Current students seeking a graduate degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Strong interest in public health and working in applied epidemiology and communicable disease response.
- Ability to exercise flexibility and adaptability with time and tasks.
- Ability to work on projects independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with internal and external partners.
- Student intern much be a Colorado resident
- Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or higher degree in, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).
- Experience: None
- Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
- 1-2 page Resume (with most current information)
- Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term
- Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and why your skills would be a good fit
The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field several days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.
About Everything ElseJob ProfileTA3182 Professional Technical Intern
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position TypeOncall
Position Salary Range$20.41 - $23.06
Starting Pay$20.41 - $23.06 per hour based upon education
AgencyDept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Intern
SALARY
$66k-82k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/31/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/20/2024
HEADQUARTERS
DENVER, CO
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
2019
REVENUE
<$5M
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