Epidemiologist 3 | Research and Data Analytics

Description

Daily tasks may also include developing study designs and preparing health data to conduct epidemiological analyses for the purpose of health surveillance, identifying high risk populations, and investigating disparities and variations in care and outcome. Topics of focus may include, but are not limited to, mental health and substance use disorder, communicable diseases, and chronic diseases. You will also design, lead and conduct epidemiological investigations and spatial analyses of environmental, exposure, demographic, and health data to identify associations between environmental exposures and disease outcomes within identified locations.

• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references
• At least one article published in a peer-reviewed journal as the primary author

Duties

• Providing Technical Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise on Epidemiologic Analyses for Health Services Programs, Initiatives, and Topics which could include:
  • Designing, leading and conducting epidemiological investigations and spatial analyses of environmental, exposure, demographic, and health data to identify associations between environmental exposures and disease outcomes within identified locations
  • Utilizing data from a variety of sources to identify and conduct epidemiologic investigations as well as identify and inform programmatic, partnership and policy gaps and opportunities
  • Providing technical guidance on built environment and, as warranted, spatial epidemiological investigations and analyses
  • Guiding non-routine health, environmental, demographic, and geographic data to guide programmatic environmental health actions
  • Participating in the measuring, reporting and continuous improvement of organizational performance
  • Working with the Health Service Informatics Manager to analyze trends, issues, and outcomes as well as present findings and recommendations to executive staff and external stakeholders
  • Supporting the Unit by providing policy and program recommendations informed by data trends, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to furnish data and information
  • Assisting in development, maintenance, and training on standard processes for responding to health services reporting needs for internal and external stakeholders
• Participating in the design and management of surveillance systems for diseases of public health concerns related to supported population
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in the management and statistical analysis of multiple public health datasets for epidemiologic evaluation of health care outcomes and health system performance
• Use of SAS, R, and/or SQL statistical software applications to conduct epidemiological analysis or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
• Two or more years of experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to summarize complex information in a clear and concise manner to different audience

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health, or a closely allied field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working in a public health agency or a similar setting that includes
  • Collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting population-based health data
  • Providing technical assistance and customer service to data users
  • Advising partners about how to use data and scientific information for planning and decision making
• Two (2) or more years of experience in supporting development, administration, analysis, and reporting of population-based or other public health survey instruments
• Demonstrated advanced experience in analyzing complex health data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, hospitalization data, or other population survey dat
• Working knowledge of current public health principles and practices
• Proficiency in the use of information technology tools and statistical software language such as R, SAS, and/or SQL, Microsoft SQL Server
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present data using appropriate techniques for a range of audiences with different data familiarity

Supplemental Information

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!