Tuberculosis Epidemiology Investigator 3 - 20013658

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

What You'll Do\: 

The Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist to join the Tuberculosis (TB) Program. This position will investigate endemic or epidemic situations of TB through in-house or onsite visits, data collection, epidemiologic studies, & appropriate statistical analysis using computer software packages (e.g., SAS, REDCap, SPSS, STATA). Additional duties may include\: 

• Serve as the epidemiology lead worker for internal and external colleagues.
• Initiate, design, and investigate outbreaks to improve the understanding of TB in Ohio.
• Monitor the impact of TB surveillance and control measures and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Monitor patterns in TB distribution and spread through epidemiologic analysis from TB case data and other sources to predict increases or decreases in morbidity and mortality.
• Act as the primary contact for TB surveillance.
• Participate in transmission of data between clinics, the Ohio Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
• Assist supervisor in preparation of investigations and research for publication.
• Give presentations at professional meetings and respond to information requests from healthcare providers, public health officials and general public.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8\:00am to 5\:00pm. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($32.08 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.64) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Position Qualifications

Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in use of statistical computer software packages; 6 mos. exp. as epidemiology investigator with local or federal health agency; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 2, 65762; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine
• Two or more courses in epidemiology or biostatistics
• Experience with surveillance of tuberculosis or other infectious diseases
• Experience using statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R)
• Experience working with local health jurisdictions, health care providers, or laboratories
• Experience in planning and organizing studies/projects to investigate health issues
• Experience in infectious disease outbreak or cluster identification and response
• Experience in database computer software packages (e.g., Access, Epinfo, REDCap)
• Experience as a lead worker

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria\: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Public Health

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication

Educational Transcript Requirements:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Supplemental Information

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. 

Application Procedures

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.  

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Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.