Public Health Data Analyst (Genomic Epidemiologist-Public Health Laboratory Liaison - PCN 16N25002)
State of Alaska
Temporary
On-site
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Job Description
- Join the Department of Health!We’re thrilled to welcome you!We’ve made our application process more accessible than ever.Please take a look at our job announcement below.If you can see yourself in this role, apply now—your next opportunity awaits!This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
What you will be doing:
As a Public Health Data Analyst with Alaska State Public Health Laboratories (ASPHL), you’ll be part of a focused team that evaluates the genetic sequences of pathogens affecting the public’s health, including tuberculosis, influenza, and antimicrobial-resistant strains of bacteria. Your analysis of pathogen sequencing data will help answer critical epidemiological questions about disease transmission, treatment, prevention, and diagnostic limitations. These analyses will support evaluating strategies currently being used to reduce the overall burden of human diseases. Collaborating with state officials and public health entities, you’ll contribute to better defining the pathogens circulating in Alaska.
If you’re passionate about positively impacting Alaskans’ lives, this dynamic role is an excellent opportunity to make a difference!
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans.As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families.
The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values:
Accountability- We are committed to the responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.
Respect- We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
Human potential- We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual and fostering strong, healthy communities.
Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do.
Scientific Excellence- We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.
The Alaska State Public Health Laboratories (ASPHL) are critical in the state’s public health infrastructure. Their mission is to provide analytical and technical laboratory information supporting state and national public health disease prevention programs. Specifically, they focus on rapid recognition of the spread of communicable diseases.
The benefits of joining our team:
By joining our sequencing team at the public health laboratories, you become an essential part of public health in Alaska. You will learn and grow in the Last Frontier with the help of experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you. You will also work in a supportive and respectful environment that cares about your health and well-being and encourages a healthy work-life balance. You will enjoy a stable daytime schedule and be allowed to work independently to support self-directed study and networking with internal and external partners. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Join our team and make a difference in the health and safety of Alaskans and beyond.
The working environment you can expect:
Six beautiful mountain ranges surround the Anchorage State Public Health Laboratory and are near the city trail system for walking, running, biking, and skiing. Options for dining out for lunch are plentiful and diverse in Alaska’s largest city. This position is part of a collaborative work group of professional staff collectively working towards goals to protect and improve the health and well-being of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health includes an extensive range of experienced, dedicated, and supportive staff. We enjoy working through the challenges of our tasks and value the contributions of each employee. We view public health as a critical piece of homeland security, and we remain committed to collaborating with internal and external partners across Alaska and the United States to protect the overall health of our population.
Who we are looking for:- Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including, promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and/or injury prevention, and/or detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
- Genetics: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of genetics, including the biochemistry of DNA, gene interaction, gene expression, gene inheritance, population genetics, adaptation, and evolution.
- Biology: Knowledge of the environment, plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
- Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Special Notice:- A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Public Health Data Analyst: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications
A PhD from an accredited college in biostatistics/statistics, epidemiology, public health nursing, health sciences, health administration, public health, community health, emergency medical services, psychology, the social sciences, the biological sciences, the physical sciences, social work, computer sciences, or a closely related field;
ANDTwo years of journey or full performance level professional experience providing any combination of public health-related clinical and/or technical research, consultation and advisory services, and/or data system design and implementation, which included significant responsibility for conducting surveillance, data collection, and statistical analysis, evaluating research data, and report preparation. Service as an Analyst/Programmer, Research Analyst, or similar job class may qualify if the work performed was specifically related to the collection, analysis, and maintenance of data concerning conditions of public health importance, such as incidence/prevalence of disease or injuries, social risk factors, behavioral risk factors, environmental risk factors, and/or demographic characteristics.ORA master's degree from an accredited college in biostatistics/statistics, epidemiology, public health nursing, health sciences, health administration, public health, community health, emergency medical services, psychology, the social sciences, the biological sciences, the physical sciences, social work, computer sciences, or a closely related field;ANDFour years of journey or full performance level professional experience providing any combination of public health-related clinical and/or technical research, consultation and advisory services, and/or data system design and implementation, which included significant responsibility for conducting surveillance, data collection, and statistical analysis, evaluating research data, and report preparation. Service as an Analyst/Programmer, Research Analyst, or similar job class may qualify if the work performed was specifically related to the collection, analysis, and maintenance of data concerning conditions of public health importance, such as incidence/prevalence of disease or injuries, social risk factors, behavioral risk factors, environmental risk factors, and/or demographic characteristics.Special Note:The social sciences include anthropology, economics, sociology, history, political science, geography, psychology, and demography. The biological sciences include botany, biology, entomology, ecology, forestry, and zoology. The physical sciences include chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and soil science.Incumbents must abide by Public Law 104-191 Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and Alaska Statutes and Alaska Administrative Codes as identified by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services of Alaska State Health Law Matrix.Some positions may require security clearances.Additional Required Information
At the time of the interview, please provide the following
- Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
- Current performance evaluation, if available.
- A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, employment dates, and whether you were working full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position to which you are applying. If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
APPLICATION NOTICE
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NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.Contact Information
- For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:Lisa Smith/Public Health Laboratory ScientistPhone: 907-334-2100Email: lisa.smith@alaska.gov