What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alcohol Mortality Epidemiologist (DOH/CHP #10112676) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The Injury and Behavioral Epidemiology Bureau (IBEB) collects data on health-related practices and health status, conducts data analysis to identify risk factors, describes the distribution of disease, and implements evidence-based injury prevention strategies. IBEB - Substance Use Epidemiology Section, in particular, conducts surveillance on substance use (including alcohol), assesses its negative health consequences, and promotes the use of effective interventions to address public health issues resulting from substance use.
Why does the job exist?
The Alcohol Mortality Epidemiologist position will be responsible for conducting surveillance on alcohol mortality, using data systems from the state: Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (BVRHS)-Death Files and the Injury and Behavioral Health Bureau (IBEB)-National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). Additionally, this position will support the Tribal Epidemiologist with work related to alcohol mortality.
How does it get done?
The people of New Mexico, including those partnering with and working at NMDOH to support interventions to reduce substance use-related harms, with a focus on alcohol use.
Ideal Candidate
The people of New Mexico, including those partnering with and working at NMDOH to support interventions to reduce substance use-related harms, with a focus on alcohol use.
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Sciences, Social Sciences, or Statistics and two (2) years in Public Health to include data analysis and linking methodology. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Megan Deissinger (505) - 699-2382 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The Injury and Behavioral Epidemiology Bureau (IBEB) collects data on health-related practices and health status, conducts data analysis to identify risk factors, describes the distribution of disease, and implements evidence-based injury prevention strategies. IBEB - Substance Use Epidemiology Section, in particular, conducts surveillance on substance use (including alcohol), assesses its negative health consequences, and promotes the use of effective interventions to address public health issues resulting from substance use.
Why does the job exist?
The Alcohol Mortality Epidemiologist position will be responsible for conducting surveillance on alcohol mortality, using data systems from the state: Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (BVRHS)-Death Files and the Injury and Behavioral Health Bureau (IBEB)-National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). Additionally, this position will support the Tribal Epidemiologist with work related to alcohol mortality.
How does it get done?
- Conduct surveillance on alcohol mortality, for the State in general and for Tribal entities (60%)
- Respond to data request from OAMP staff and other stakeholders, including presenting at different venues (20%)
- Participate in different meetings, included but not limited to: OAMP meetings, SUES meetings, IBEB meetings, ERD meetings, and DOH meetings (20%)
The people of New Mexico, including those partnering with and working at NMDOH to support interventions to reduce substance use-related harms, with a focus on alcohol use.
Ideal Candidate
The people of New Mexico, including those partnering with and working at NMDOH to support interventions to reduce substance use-related harms, with a focus on alcohol use.
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Sciences, Social Sciences, or Statistics and two (2) years in Public Health to include data analysis and linking methodology. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Megan Deissinger (505) - 699-2382 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
