What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epidemiologist 2 Opioid Use Disorder-BBH position at WV Department of Health?
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Special Hiring Rates:
- $60,097.44- Department of Health and Human Resources (SPB 2842)
- $60,112.00 - Kanawha-Charleston Health Department (SPB 3023)
Nature of Work
Under general supervision from a higher-level health professional or higher-level Epidemiologist, performs advanced-level professional work and functions as a skilled, technical expert in the field of epidemiology.
Directs the collection and analysis of data on disease trends and written recommendations for control and prevention of opioid use disorder (OUP) and stimulant use disorder. Work includes the direction and participation in data collection from the State Opioid Response (SOR) partners and surveys that have national, statewide, or local impact.
The person will take a significant role in the Statewide Epidemiological Workgroup (SEOW) and ensure significant partnerships with all pertinent parties are developed and utilized to positively address/impact substance use disorder (SUD) in WV. This position has significant administrative responsibilities and visibility at all state and national levels and will likely be consulted by citizens, health care, and public health professionals throughout the state.
This position is a requirement of the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SOR grant and will serve as the SOR Epidemiologist. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: A Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, preventive medicine, medicine, biological, physical, behavioral or environmental sciences including at least two courses in epidemiology covering additional epidemiology principles, methods and design concepts, or at least two courses in statistical design methods courses for the behavioral sciences, or at least two publications in two different peer-reviewed journals, and at least one course in biostatistics or other research-oriented statistics course.
OR
A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health, biology, nursing, physical, behavioral, natural, or veterinary sciences, preventive medicine, or medicine including two courses in epidemiology and one course in biostatistics OR certification in infection control (CIC); AND three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in epidemiology.
Substitution: Completion of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service or public health prevention specialist training can substitute for the required training.
OR
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in biology, nursing, physical, behavioral, or natural sciences, AND five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in conducting epidemiology, including disease investigation, risk assessment or environmental epidemiology may substitute for the required training.
OR
Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in performing Epidemiologist 1 responsibilities, including disease investigation, risk assessment, or environmental epidemiology may substitute for the required training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,842.00 - $97,037.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,842 - $97,037
