Epidemiologist Senior

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health ( MPH ) or closely related field with an emphasis in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology and/or biostatistics plus three (3) years’ experience in epidemiology, data management (infectious diseases, occupational diseases, environmental health, cancer, chronic diseases, reproductive health) or other related field.

Licenses or Certifications:

None
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
The position will Initiate, plan, develop, lead, and direct epidemiological investigations or studies. They will identify and review public health problems pertinent to the community and report the results of epidemiological investigations to various professional, state, and national organizations in compliance with local, state, and federal agencies. Duties may include:

- Team and/or project management

- Coordination of epidemiological data collection ensuring data quality.

- Determination of the appropriate formats for epidemiological reports

- Coordination of the technical preparation, graphic design, and compilation of finished reports.

- Creation and implementation of ongoing in-service training programs for personnel in data management and epidemiological methods.

- Participation in the community assessment process to identify key health indicators and develop ongoing assessment activities.

- Assists in disaster response and/or emergency activation.

This posting will fill two positions. One position is grant-funded and focused on emergency preparedness, and the other is general-funded and focused on non-infectious diseases.
Regarding the grant funded position: The allocation of monies is subject to modification, reduction, or cancellation by action of the City of Austin or the grantor.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title, employment dates, and description of responsibilities for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered, in lieu of a completed City of Austin application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
• Work experience listed must include month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
• When completing the supplemental questions, please note that your answers must be supported by information contained in your application.

APH Information

• This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website .

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Immunization Requirement

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED :

• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
• All Austin Public Health worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any Austin Public Health worksite - including parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
• When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
• This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.

If you are selected to interview:

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• A skills assessment may be required.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76

Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Job Close Date 09/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Health Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Grant Funded Category Professional Location 5202 East Ben White Blvd Suite 600 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with leading a team or project management
• Experience performing public health investigations and surveillance related to emergency preparedness, drug use misuse, injury prevention, environmental exposures, chronic disease, maternal and child health, or infectious disease.
• Experience in emergency response.
• Experience performing complex statistical analysis on large databases.
• Experience performing analysis using statistical software such as ArcGIS, SAS , R, Power BI, etc.
• Experience with syndromic surveillance.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Initiates, plans, develops, leads, and directs epidemiological investigations or studies. Identifies and reviews public health problems pertinent to the community. Leads, plans, develops, and coordinates investigations of acute and chronic conditions and conduct investigations when necessary. Coordinates epidemiological data collection operations and provide quality control for data management of epidemiological investigations. Determines the appropriate formats for epidemiological reports and coordinates the technical preparation, graphic design, and compilation of finished reports. Reports the results of epidemiological investigations to various professional, state, and national organizations in compliance with local, state, and federal agency guidelines and regulations. Participates in the community assessment process to identify key health indicators and develop on-going assessment activities. Serves as leader in the epidemiological investigation of acute and chronic disease problems and other related studies and investigations. Creates and implements on-going in-service training programs for personnel in data management and epidemiological methods. Assists in disaster response and/or emergency activation.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of current epidemiological, and biostatistics principles and practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of computerized database and statistical software.
• Knowledge of organization and administration of public health programs.
• Knowledge of laws and organization of data records management.
• Knowledge of public health laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules and regulations and basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of current cultural, social, economic and public health issues and community demographics.
• Skill in applying interviewing and assessment techniques for case investigations including those from culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Skill in epidemiologic data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to train others; to supervise the work of others; to plan, conduct, and report on epidemiological investigations.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, managers, co-workers, and members of the public and professional groups.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA and other Texas privacy laws.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health (MPH) or closely related field with an emphasis in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology and/or biostatistics plus three (3) years’ experience in epidemiology, data management (infectious diseases, occupational diseases, environmental health, cancer, chronic diseases, reproductive health) or other related field. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.

* Due to working in high risk areas, applicants applying for this position must comply with the departments immunization policy as a condition of employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with public health investigations. If you do not have experience in this area, please put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience performing analysis using statistical software such as SAS, R, Power BI, etc. If you do not have experience in this area, please put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience leading a team or project. If you do not have experience in this area, please put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in emergency response? If you do not have experience in this area, please put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* In the prior twelve months have you been employed by, owned any interest in, or been an officer or board member, for any business entity, including a non-profit organization, that is transacting any business with the City of Austin, including a recipient of any contracts, grants, or any funds of any kind from the City of Austin?

• Yes
• No
• Don't know

* If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience.
(Open Ended Question)


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