Epidemiologist Supervisor, (B256117-2), 211, Autism Surveillance

Job Description

This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent of availability of grant funds.

Epidemiologist Supervisor will lead, provide strategic direction, supervision, and funding oversight of the Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Program. Supervises and participates in all epidemiology surveillance, investigations, and reporting. Analyzes disease trends and predicts disease behavior, assists with development of plans, and leads training and educational activities.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination recommendations; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management
• Supervises and participates in all epidemiology surveillance, investigations, reporting, disease control, and prevention
• Provides scientific direction for ADDM site activities and oversight on grant requirements
• Coordinates with pertinent partners (hospitals, physicians, clinics, and school districts) to assist in the collection of epidemiological data.
• Attends trainings as needed on epidemiology basic principles, developmental disabilities, and statistics.
• Oversees education and outreach activities and da-to-day project activities
• Submits requests to data sources and ensures access to each data source
• Trains or facilitates training to data abstractors and provides clarification regarding program activities
• Oversees Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) activities
• Analyzes disease trends and predicts disease behavior
• Develops, updates, and revises plans for appropriate responses
• Analyzes and develops planning, training, and education activities to implement the Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Program
• Maintains surveillance system to address current, emerging, and new trends
• Coordinates and maintains communication and coordination of staff and resources to ensure successful program outcomes
• Assures all staff maintains their response and preparedness training certifications
• Assures all performance measures are met for grant compliance
• Works with hospitals, providers, agencies to assure a rapid response to all program inquires
• Develops plans and conducts training session for planning and response
• Develops, updates, and reviews physician clinics, hospitals, child and adult day care, and other patient care institution medical records and reporting systems as needed
• Develops and updates epidemiology investigation and intervention procedures; fills out appropriate reporting forms for Department of State Health Services/Centers for Disease Control, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security Agency or local agency as required
• Assures computer system is applicable for reports to the Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network
• Updates computer database of communicable diseases and other health related conditions on a daily basis.
• Maintains system for accurate inventory of supplies and equipment and abides by all procurement processes
• Assures appropriate supplies and equipment are available
• Ensures appropriate protocols are available before proceeding with special procedures
• Participates in planning and implementation of cooperative agreements with local entities and services
• Prepares a timeline for the assessment capabilities related to public health disease surveillance
• Conducts vulnerability assessments and predictions of human health effects resulting from pandemic or other outbreaks
• Prepares draft and final copies of routine and comprehensive analytical reports
• Performs data analysis with statical software (SAS) and develops online databases utilizing REDCap or similar software
• Attends City of Laredo trainings and in-services as needed and CDC training as required
• Coordinates and plans for laboratory testing and surge capacity for disease control, outbreaks, and pandemic response
• Coordinates medical and services as needed
• Supervises all work conducted for the Autism Developmental Disabilities monitoring (ADDM) Program as well as health professional, para-professional, and support staff in a public health environment; plans, schedules, and assigns work: instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; reviews and evaluates employee's performance
• Prepares program activity reports and other reports as may be required on program activities and accomplishments in a timely manner
• Implements activities necessary to meet program goals and objectives, as well as scope of work
• Plans activities and training sessions in detail and assigns specific responsibilities to each phase; prepares a time schedule for phases of accomplishments; ensures the success of such events
• Assists the Epidemiology Administrator and teams with other public health members to assure project succes
• Provides scientific direction for ADDM site activities and oversight on grant requirements
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of leadership and employee supervision
• Knowledge of biostatistics
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of statistical software
• Knowledge of REDCap or similar software
• Knowledge of principles of disaster management
• Knowledge of epidemiology, laboratory, and environmental health
• Knowledge of scientific and public health policies on prevention, environmental health, laboratory, and disease control
• Knowledge of public health emergency response actions, trainings, communication for public health emergency responders, including hospitals to address current, emerging and new hazards of health threats
• Knowledge of interoperable routine and emergency communications
• Knowledge of public health traditional, electrical, and syndrome surveillance systems and operations
• Knowledge of basic sciences, planning, interviewing, and disease control principles and techniques
• Knowledge of pandemic surveillance, epidemiology, and preventive prophylaxis measures.
• Knowledge of professional techniques and basic sciences in public health, public health emergency response pandemic planning, vaccine education and promotion
• Knowledge of disease control and epidemiology and readiness response
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Tabieau
• Knowledge of principles and methods of epidemiology and related statistics as well health outcomes, scientific methods, statistical concepts, and methods and their application to surveillance and research
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities highly preferred
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to create clear and concise reports
• Ability to coordinate and conduct public health response trainings to providers, first responders, and public health response staff on current, emerging, and new hazards of public health threats.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, study group members, parents, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to familiarize with all types of media and ability to perform basic editorial functions including layout, proofreading, editing, and copywriting
• Ability to make group presentations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to familiarize with basic medical technology, infectious diseases, adverse reproductive outcomes, cancer or other chronic diseases, and occupational and environmental diseases or injuries
• Ability to stimulate and work with local personnel to provide leadership and organizational advice through local programs for mobilization to public health response
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making recommendations for pandemic response
• Ability to recruit, organize, and retain volunteers
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position
• Ability to perform essential functions
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
  
  

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment
  
  

Sometimes

• Outdoor environment
  
  

Frequently

• Vehicles
  
  

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
  
  

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
  
  

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
  
  

Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  
  

Often

• Communicable diseases
  
  

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

• International travel
  
  

Sometimes

• Regional travel
• National travel
  
  

Often

• Local travel
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field. Master's Degree is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience in epidemiology, designing and maintaining a disease surveillance, data/statistical analysis, or related experience.
• Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
  
  

Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
  
  

Desired Licenses or Certifications

• Certification in Public Health (CPH)
• FEMA ICS and NIMS courses: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, and IS-800
  
  

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*
  
  

*30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: www.cityoflaredohr.com under Employee Benefits

01

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee
  
  

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above
  
  

03

If you hold a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:

04

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in epidemiology, designing and maintaining a disease surveillance, data/statistical analysis, or related experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed these duties with: Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.

06

Are you aware and understand that the position you are applying for is a grant funded position that is solely dependent on available funds?

• Yes, I am aware and understand
• No, I am not aware and do not understand. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
  
  

07

Are you aware that if selected for this position you will need to provide proof of TB Test/Screening that has been valid for the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

• I have read and understood the above information.
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
• Required Question