Epidemiologist I- Full time-Public Health

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Functional Title Epidemiologist II

Job Title Epidemiologist II

Agency Dept of State Health Services

Department Env Epidemiology & Toxicology

Occupational Category Life, Physical, and Social Science

Shift Day

Additional Shift Days (First)

Travel Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full Time/Part Time Full time

Brief Job Description Under the direction of the Branch Director, performs advanced epidemiology work. Provides technical information related to occupational and environmental health issues to internal and external agency staff and the public. Provides epidemiology support to the Occupational Health Surveillance, Environmental and Poison Epidemiology, and Health Assessment and Toxicology Programs. Researches, analyzes, and interprets hazardous chemical risks for internal and external agency staff and the public through outreach materials, presentations, and consultations.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Provides epidemiology support to the Occupational Health Surveillance, Environmental and Poison Epidemiology, and Health Assessment and Toxicology Programs. Performs follow-up on cases of reportable conditions, including contacting and interviewing exposed individuals and their employers, obtaining medical records, completing questionnaires, data entry, and data quality assurance/quality control. Analyzes and interprets surveillance data using scientifically valid methods, appropriate databases, and statistical software. Reviews Branch reports, health assessments, occupational health investigations, and other publications for scientific validity, clarity, and consistency. Publishes analyses and conclusions internally and in peer reviewed journals. Creates and maintains data visualizations for Branch staff and the public. (Assists Branch staff in establishing and maintaining Environmental Public Health surveillance measures and dashboards. Gathers data, establishes workflows, and creates data visualizations. Responds to inquiries regarding hazardous chemical risks by gathering pertinent information, including information on the types of chemicals and measurements of exposures. Reviews literature on occupational and environmental health. Provides public assistance on the interpretation of epidemiological and toxicology data and technical chemical information explaining the material at an appropriate technical level. Develops outreach literature related to environmental and occupational health. (Other duties as assigned include but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location”. (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of the principles and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics.

Knowledge of toxicology and environmental or occupational health principles.

Skills in statistical, data management, and data visualization software.

Skills in problem solving, planning, organizing, developing, and implementing multiple projects/activities.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to assemble, interpret, and summarize pertinent data and technical literature.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications N/A

Initial Screening Criteria Masters' or doctoral degree from an accredited university with major coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.

Experience in data collection and data management using software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SQL, REDCap, etc.

Experience with statistical analysis software such as SAS, R, STATA, Python.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.