Alameda County
San Leandro, California, United States
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT The mission of the Alameda County Public Health Department is to work in partnership with the community to ensure the optimal health and wellbeing of all people. Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. The Public Health Department staff are committed to the following values: H ealthy People in Healthy Communities E quity and Social Justice A ccountability and Quality L eadership and Innovation T rust and Transparency H umility and Respect Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care are compounded by contemporary concerns such as: economic disenfranchisement and homelessness, racism, sexual and reproductive health and rights, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for innovative solutions, in close partnership with impacted communities.. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org THE POSITION Under general supervision, plans, conducts and evaluates epidemiological research studies; determines disparities in health outcomes or patterns of disease in a community; designs data collection tools; conducts data analysis; assists in the management of disease surveillance systems and health status measurements, conducts epidemiologic investigations or program evaluations, and performs related work as required. THE VACANCY The current vacancy for this position is located within the Health Care Services Agency. The immediate vacancies are found in the Public Health Department's Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (DCDCP). However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other program areas. DIVISION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (DCDCP) The mission of the Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (DCDCP) is to work in partnership with the community to promote health and quality of life and to protect the public from the spread of communicable diseases and the health impact of emergencies. DCDCP has6 majordivision components; Surveillance; Acute Communicable Disease Program; Immunization; Public Health Laboratory; Education and Prevention; and Tuberculosis Control and Prevention. IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, the ideal candidate will be an epidemiologist well versed in principles and practices of public healthincluding, but not limited to disease surveillance, epidemiologic methods, and data analysis; will possess a keen attention to detail, and commitment to meeting objectives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in: Manipulating, analyzing, and synthesizing data for reports, presentations and publications. Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner. Integrating information from a variety of sources; detecting trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Gathering and interpreting pertinent data from a variety of sources and identifying trends available through regular channels and alternative sources. Leveraging resources - taking advantage of available resources to complete work efficiently, while prioritizing more critical and less critical activities and assignments and adjusting priorities as appropriate. Using formal, informal and systematic methods to impart information to others that increases organizational effectiveness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Epidemiologist I in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, bio-statistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field. AND Experience : The equivalent of four years full-time, professional-level epidemiology experience, preferably in a public health, health care delivery, or academic institution setting. OR III Education : Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, bio-statistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field. AND Experience : The equivalent of two years full-time, professional-level epidemiology experience preferably in a public health, health care delivery, or academic institution setting. Substitution : Possession of a Ph.D. or DrPH in epidemiology, bio-statistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience in either pattern II or III. License : Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Epidemiological methods and study design. Data collection tools and methods. Public health surveillance methods. Data management principles and methods. The Ten Essential Public Health Services. Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations and the role and influence of socio-economic, behavioral, and environmental factors affecting health risks and status. Principles and practices of program evaluation. Data processing and statistical analysis methods. Statistical analysis software, e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, R. Database software, e.g. ACESS, SQL. Principles and practices of program evaluation. Ability to : Develop data collection tools and procedures. Process and clean data for analysis. Design and conduct program evaluations. Access and maintain surveillance and data systems. Conduct statistical analysis using statistical software. Summarize and interpret data analysis for reports and publications. Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, policies, protocols and other written materials. Represent the department and the County in meetings with other agencies. Identify and collect valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data and information. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Operates a variety of standard office equipment. Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with attention to linguistic preference and cultural proficiency. Understand and incorporate the Agency and Department's core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations and communities. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable noticein advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00PM, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: June 30, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified: August 4, 2023 Civil Service Oral Examination: August 16 - August 28, 2023 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Angelica Cuevas, HR Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 271-5154 or email Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2023 5:00:00 PM
May 27, 2023
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT The mission of the Alameda County Public Health Department is to work in partnership with the community to ensure the optimal health and wellbeing of all people. Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. The Public Health Department staff are committed to the following values: H ealthy People in Healthy Communities E quity and Social Justice A ccountability and Quality L eadership and Innovation T rust and Transparency H umility and Respect Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care are compounded by contemporary concerns such as: economic disenfranchisement and homelessness, racism, sexual and reproductive health and rights, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for innovative solutions, in close partnership with impacted communities.. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org THE POSITION Under general supervision, plans, conducts and evaluates epidemiological research studies; determines disparities in health outcomes or patterns of disease in a community; designs data collection tools; conducts data analysis; assists in the management of disease surveillance systems and health status measurements, conducts epidemiologic investigations or program evaluations, and performs related work as required. THE VACANCY The current vacancy for this position is located within the Health Care Services Agency. The immediate vacancies are found in the Public Health Department's Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (DCDCP). However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other program areas. DIVISION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (DCDCP) The mission of the Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (DCDCP) is to work in partnership with the community to promote health and quality of life and to protect the public from the spread of communicable diseases and the health impact of emergencies. DCDCP has6 majordivision components; Surveillance; Acute Communicable Disease Program; Immunization; Public Health Laboratory; Education and Prevention; and Tuberculosis Control and Prevention. IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, the ideal candidate will be an epidemiologist well versed in principles and practices of public healthincluding, but not limited to disease surveillance, epidemiologic methods, and data analysis; will possess a keen attention to detail, and commitment to meeting objectives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in: Manipulating, analyzing, and synthesizing data for reports, presentations and publications. Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner. Integrating information from a variety of sources; detecting trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Gathering and interpreting pertinent data from a variety of sources and identifying trends available through regular channels and alternative sources. Leveraging resources - taking advantage of available resources to complete work efficiently, while prioritizing more critical and less critical activities and assignments and adjusting priorities as appropriate. Using formal, informal and systematic methods to impart information to others that increases organizational effectiveness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Epidemiologist I in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, bio-statistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field. AND Experience : The equivalent of four years full-time, professional-level epidemiology experience, preferably in a public health, health care delivery, or academic institution setting. OR III Education : Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, bio-statistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field. AND Experience : The equivalent of two years full-time, professional-level epidemiology experience preferably in a public health, health care delivery, or academic institution setting. Substitution : Possession of a Ph.D. or DrPH in epidemiology, bio-statistics, social/behavioral sciences or another closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience in either pattern II or III. License : Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Epidemiological methods and study design. Data collection tools and methods. Public health surveillance methods. Data management principles and methods. The Ten Essential Public Health Services. Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations and the role and influence of socio-economic, behavioral, and environmental factors affecting health risks and status. Principles and practices of program evaluation. Data processing and statistical analysis methods. Statistical analysis software, e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, R. Database software, e.g. ACESS, SQL. Principles and practices of program evaluation. Ability to : Develop data collection tools and procedures. Process and clean data for analysis. Design and conduct program evaluations. Access and maintain surveillance and data systems. Conduct statistical analysis using statistical software. Summarize and interpret data analysis for reports and publications. Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, policies, protocols and other written materials. Represent the department and the County in meetings with other agencies. Identify and collect valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data and information. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Operates a variety of standard office equipment. Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with attention to linguistic preference and cultural proficiency. Understand and incorporate the Agency and Department's core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations and communities. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable noticein advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00PM, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: June 30, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified: August 4, 2023 Civil Service Oral Examination: August 16 - August 28, 2023 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Angelica Cuevas, HR Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 271-5154 or email Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2023 5:00:00 PM
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
EXAM NUMBER: PH1759C FIRST DAY OF FILING : April 24, 2020 Beginning Friday, April 24, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-BULLETIN TO OPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UP-DATE BULLETIN LANGUAGE. DEFINITION: Plans, designs, implements, evaluates, and manages health-related surveillance systems, original epidemiologic studies and field investigations; and provides consultation to departmental staff and external health partners on epidemiologic research methodology and design. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Supervising Epidemiologist, physician, or higher-level manager. Under general direction, positions are responsible for planning, designing, conducting and/or managing epidemiologic studies, field investigations, and complex surveillance systems. This responsibility includes assignments of a single large and complex project or multiple smaller projects; developing study protocols and methodologies, conducting advanced data analyses, responding to complex data requests, and preparing community reports and technical reports that involve interpretation of findings and policy recommendations. Epidemiologists may also provide technical and administrative supervision to Epidemiology Analysts and other lower-level professional and technical support staff. Essential Job Functions Plans, conducts, and evaluates epidemiological studies and investigations of disease outbreaks; including the development of study design and methodology, analysis of case and control data, and preparation of reports on the study or investigation findings. Plans, manages, and evaluates data collection and surveillance systems to investigate and control acute, chronic, and other health related diseases. Conducts complex data analyses on large and small datasets using methodological techniques and computer software appropriate for epidemiological analysis. Conducts investigations of environmental health threats, including collecting and analyzing health and environmental data; prepares interpretation of findings and disseminates recommended prevention and control measures. Supports program and policy planning activities of the department with reports and information and by serving as an epidemiological content specialist on program planning or evaluation team. Analyzes health-related trends; assesses individual- and community-level risk factors in the population; interprets and reports findings that have public health implications and develops policy recommendations. Responds to complex requests for data on health-related statistics and associated risk behaviors. Prepares technical reports or participates as a co-author on publications in peer-review journals; presents research findings at professional meetings. Participates in the preparation of grant applications to support enhanced surveillance and targeted epidemiologic research on a specific health-related problem. Supervises and directs the work of Epidemiologist Analysts and other support staff investigating environmental health threats, participating in community health improvement initiatives, responding to data requests, and various other epidemiology related studies, investigations, and research. Requirements Meet the following experience and license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. OPTION I : A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology - AND - three (3) years of full-time experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation of epidemiologic studies and field investigations. -OR- OPTION II: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS 2 - Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *In order to qualify, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter signed by the Director of the Registrar, or an evaluation report of a transcript with your application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Official diploma, official transcripts, and official letter are defined as transcripts, diploma, or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school Registrar Office. A printout of the transcripts from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with modeling techniques to predict trends or assess the impact of public health efforts in chronic and infectious disease prevention and control (e.g. such as but not limited to discrete event modeling, agent-based modeling, and related data simulations). Experience working with Epidemiologic research methodology (e.g. epidemiologic measures, study design, stratified analysis techniques). Experience working with advanced statistics (e.g. Poisson, generalized linear, logistic, logic, negative binomial, hierarchical, and Bayesian regression). Experience working with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) programming language (e.g. merging, concatenating and transposing large datasets, and using macros, arrays, SQL). Experience working with large Public Datasets (e.g. US Census, NHANES and NHIS) Experience working with the Institutional Review Boards (IRB), Records Act and Freedom of Information Act. Experience preparing Peer-reviewed manuscripts, health briefs, or health impact assessments. Experience in leading public health program evaluations and investigations, such as outbreaks, clusters, and contact investigations, and conducting outreach initiatives among high risk populations. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based upon application, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the experience requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. Notifications and final results for this examination will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application and to your account inbox at My Career Page Website . It is important that candidates provide a valid e-mail address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjob.com to your e-mail address book and list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. See Supplemental Questionnaire for more information. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Fair Chance Employer: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)659-6546 Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
Oct 21, 2022
Full Time
EXAM NUMBER: PH1759C FIRST DAY OF FILING : April 24, 2020 Beginning Friday, April 24, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-BULLETIN TO OPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UP-DATE BULLETIN LANGUAGE. DEFINITION: Plans, designs, implements, evaluates, and manages health-related surveillance systems, original epidemiologic studies and field investigations; and provides consultation to departmental staff and external health partners on epidemiologic research methodology and design. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Supervising Epidemiologist, physician, or higher-level manager. Under general direction, positions are responsible for planning, designing, conducting and/or managing epidemiologic studies, field investigations, and complex surveillance systems. This responsibility includes assignments of a single large and complex project or multiple smaller projects; developing study protocols and methodologies, conducting advanced data analyses, responding to complex data requests, and preparing community reports and technical reports that involve interpretation of findings and policy recommendations. Epidemiologists may also provide technical and administrative supervision to Epidemiology Analysts and other lower-level professional and technical support staff. Essential Job Functions Plans, conducts, and evaluates epidemiological studies and investigations of disease outbreaks; including the development of study design and methodology, analysis of case and control data, and preparation of reports on the study or investigation findings. Plans, manages, and evaluates data collection and surveillance systems to investigate and control acute, chronic, and other health related diseases. Conducts complex data analyses on large and small datasets using methodological techniques and computer software appropriate for epidemiological analysis. Conducts investigations of environmental health threats, including collecting and analyzing health and environmental data; prepares interpretation of findings and disseminates recommended prevention and control measures. Supports program and policy planning activities of the department with reports and information and by serving as an epidemiological content specialist on program planning or evaluation team. Analyzes health-related trends; assesses individual- and community-level risk factors in the population; interprets and reports findings that have public health implications and develops policy recommendations. Responds to complex requests for data on health-related statistics and associated risk behaviors. Prepares technical reports or participates as a co-author on publications in peer-review journals; presents research findings at professional meetings. Participates in the preparation of grant applications to support enhanced surveillance and targeted epidemiologic research on a specific health-related problem. Supervises and directs the work of Epidemiologist Analysts and other support staff investigating environmental health threats, participating in community health improvement initiatives, responding to data requests, and various other epidemiology related studies, investigations, and research. Requirements Meet the following experience and license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. OPTION I : A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology - AND - three (3) years of full-time experience assisting in the design, conduct, and evaluation of epidemiologic studies and field investigations. -OR- OPTION II: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS 2 - Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *In order to qualify, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter signed by the Director of the Registrar, or an evaluation report of a transcript with your application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Official diploma, official transcripts, and official letter are defined as transcripts, diploma, or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school Registrar Office. A printout of the transcripts from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with modeling techniques to predict trends or assess the impact of public health efforts in chronic and infectious disease prevention and control (e.g. such as but not limited to discrete event modeling, agent-based modeling, and related data simulations). Experience working with Epidemiologic research methodology (e.g. epidemiologic measures, study design, stratified analysis techniques). Experience working with advanced statistics (e.g. Poisson, generalized linear, logistic, logic, negative binomial, hierarchical, and Bayesian regression). Experience working with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) programming language (e.g. merging, concatenating and transposing large datasets, and using macros, arrays, SQL). Experience working with large Public Datasets (e.g. US Census, NHANES and NHIS) Experience working with the Institutional Review Boards (IRB), Records Act and Freedom of Information Act. Experience preparing Peer-reviewed manuscripts, health briefs, or health impact assessments. Experience in leading public health program evaluations and investigations, such as outbreaks, clusters, and contact investigations, and conducting outreach initiatives among high risk populations. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based upon application, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the experience requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. Notifications and final results for this examination will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application and to your account inbox at My Career Page Website . It is important that candidates provide a valid e-mail address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjob.com to your e-mail address book and list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. See Supplemental Questionnaire for more information. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Fair Chance Employer: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)659-6546 Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
EXAM NUMBER: PH1760G FIRST DAY OF FILING : Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity Position Information: Supervises and directs the work of Epidemiologists and professional support staff in the provision of planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating multiple health-related surveillance systems, epidemiologic studies and field investigations. Classification Standards : Positions allocable to this class report to a physician or higher-level manager and are responsible for providing administrative and technical supervision to Epidemiologists and other professional research and support staff. Positions direct the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of multiple epidemiological studies, including large field investigations and surveillance systems in a health program. This responsibility includes the coordination of epidemiology operations and activities across surveillance systems, studies, and field investigation in addition to overseeing complex data analyses. Some assignments in this class require positions to function as senior-level epidemiologist, which may not involve direct supervision of lower-level staff, by performing highly complex and specialized epidemiologic studies and projects that incorporate and have significant impact on multiple public health program areas. These positions also provide highly specialized guidance and direction to Epidemiologists and other professionals in a variety of public health program areas and may coordinate the work and activities of epidemiology teams across multiple public health epidemiology programs. Essential Job Functions Supervises and provides technical direction to Epidemiologists and other professional research staff conducting multiple health-related epidemiological studies, field investigations, and surveillance systems including large-scale and high profile outbreak investigations. Functions as a primary or lead liaison with state and federal public health officials on epidemiology and surveillance activities related to a specific content area (e.g., HIV/AIDS, environmental health tracking, maternal-child health, or chronic non-infectious diseases). Provides oversight of grants and cooperative agreements that support epidemiologic studies and surveillance activities. Conducts complex epidemiologic analyses that involve large datasets, or linkage of multiple datasets, and require complex statistical analyses such as multivariate methods and advanced biostatistical techniques (e.g., non-parametric regression or hierarchical regression). Represents the Department as a specialized or content-area epidemiology specialist on external committees, expert panels, and planning bodies. Functions as the primary or lead author on manuscripts for publication in peer-review journals and presents research findings at professional meetings. Advises programs on program evaluations that require complex research designs. Requirements Selection Requirements Option I: Two years of journey-level* work experience planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health-related surveillance systems, epidemiologic studies and field investigations at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Epidemiologist** Option II: A Master's degree*** from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent. -AND- Five years of work experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiologic studies and field investigations. Option III: A Doctoral degree*** from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent. -AND- Two years of work experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiologic studies and field investigations. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class: 2 - Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Special Requirement Information: * Journey - level experience applies to a person who is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform moderately complex epidemiological work without supervision. **Experience at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Epidemiologist includes having a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent and experience planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and managing health-related surveillance systems, original epidemiological studies and field investigations; and provides consultation to departmental staff and external health partners on epidemiological research methodology and design. ***In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Master's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour work week, prorated part-time experience will be acceptable. No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. Desirable Qualifications: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Work experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping software to perform thematic mapping and spatial analysis with spatial analyst (e.g., density) and/or spatial statistics tools (e.g., analyzing patterns, mapping clusters). Work experience working with public health programs such as (e.g., Chronic Disease, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis etc.) Additional Information Examination Content: Once we have determined that you meet one of our requirement options described above the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. Vacancy Information: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. Available Shift: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Application and Filing Information: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements as listed on this job bulletin. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED. Important Notes: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. You may refer to their website for more information regarding the reopening of some libraries with limited hours throughout Los Angles County. Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Do Not Share User ID, Email, And Password: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Fair Chance Employer: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. County of Los Angeles Employment Information: The Employment Information document can be viewed by copying and pasting the URL http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf into a web browser search bar or click on the following link: County of Los Angeles Employment Information Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Closing Date/Time:
Jun 08, 2022
Full Time
EXAM NUMBER: PH1760G FIRST DAY OF FILING : Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity Position Information: Supervises and directs the work of Epidemiologists and professional support staff in the provision of planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating multiple health-related surveillance systems, epidemiologic studies and field investigations. Classification Standards : Positions allocable to this class report to a physician or higher-level manager and are responsible for providing administrative and technical supervision to Epidemiologists and other professional research and support staff. Positions direct the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of multiple epidemiological studies, including large field investigations and surveillance systems in a health program. This responsibility includes the coordination of epidemiology operations and activities across surveillance systems, studies, and field investigation in addition to overseeing complex data analyses. Some assignments in this class require positions to function as senior-level epidemiologist, which may not involve direct supervision of lower-level staff, by performing highly complex and specialized epidemiologic studies and projects that incorporate and have significant impact on multiple public health program areas. These positions also provide highly specialized guidance and direction to Epidemiologists and other professionals in a variety of public health program areas and may coordinate the work and activities of epidemiology teams across multiple public health epidemiology programs. Essential Job Functions Supervises and provides technical direction to Epidemiologists and other professional research staff conducting multiple health-related epidemiological studies, field investigations, and surveillance systems including large-scale and high profile outbreak investigations. Functions as a primary or lead liaison with state and federal public health officials on epidemiology and surveillance activities related to a specific content area (e.g., HIV/AIDS, environmental health tracking, maternal-child health, or chronic non-infectious diseases). Provides oversight of grants and cooperative agreements that support epidemiologic studies and surveillance activities. Conducts complex epidemiologic analyses that involve large datasets, or linkage of multiple datasets, and require complex statistical analyses such as multivariate methods and advanced biostatistical techniques (e.g., non-parametric regression or hierarchical regression). Represents the Department as a specialized or content-area epidemiology specialist on external committees, expert panels, and planning bodies. Functions as the primary or lead author on manuscripts for publication in peer-review journals and presents research findings at professional meetings. Advises programs on program evaluations that require complex research designs. Requirements Selection Requirements Option I: Two years of journey-level* work experience planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health-related surveillance systems, epidemiologic studies and field investigations at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Epidemiologist** Option II: A Master's degree*** from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent. -AND- Five years of work experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiologic studies and field investigations. Option III: A Doctoral degree*** from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent. -AND- Two years of work experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiologic studies and field investigations. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class: 2 - Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Special Requirement Information: * Journey - level experience applies to a person who is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform moderately complex epidemiological work without supervision. **Experience at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Epidemiologist includes having a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent and experience planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and managing health-related surveillance systems, original epidemiological studies and field investigations; and provides consultation to departmental staff and external health partners on epidemiological research methodology and design. ***In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Master's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour work week, prorated part-time experience will be acceptable. No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. Desirable Qualifications: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Work experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping software to perform thematic mapping and spatial analysis with spatial analyst (e.g., density) and/or spatial statistics tools (e.g., analyzing patterns, mapping clusters). Work experience working with public health programs such as (e.g., Chronic Disease, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis etc.) Additional Information Examination Content: Once we have determined that you meet one of our requirement options described above the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. Vacancy Information: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. Available Shift: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Application and Filing Information: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements as listed on this job bulletin. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED. Important Notes: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. You may refer to their website for more information regarding the reopening of some libraries with limited hours throughout Los Angles County. Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Do Not Share User ID, Email, And Password: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Fair Chance Employer: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. County of Los Angeles Employment Information: The Employment Information document can be viewed by copying and pasting the URL http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf into a web browser search bar or click on the following link: County of Los Angeles Employment Information Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Closing Date/Time:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Job Posting Title Epidemiologist Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Maternal & Child Health Serv Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience. Level I - up to $61,600 Level II - up to $72,600 Level III - up to $83,600 Job Description Position Summary This position will provide the statistical analysis and epidemiologic support required to produce reliable and accurate results from the Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) and The Oklahoma Toddler Survey (TOTS) ongoing surveillance systems. It will provide leadership in interpreting results from the analysis necessary for selected topics of need and interest. It will direct the survey processes, including the adherence to study design and survey protocols. It will also provide leadership in survey research and in survey redesign with the CDC and other project funding streams. This position will also work on cross-cutting data related projects. The MCH Epidemiologist must have an understanding of research methods and be versatile with statistical software, preferably SAS or software for complex survey data analysis, SUDAAN. Job duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop, maintain, and modify survey protocols for proper documentation, institutional review board approvals, and grant requirements. Perform complex analyses on data to describe associations and relationships among the data collected from the survey systems. Provide analysis and results on request from program staff, media, policy makers, and other interested parties. Provide an accurate interpretation of findings; assist others in the correct use, interpretation, and application of findings. Supervise revisions to survey instruments, including the validation of survey questions and scientific logic of how the data are to be used. Assure adherence to confidentiality rules in data sharing agreements and analytic proposals. Review and approve the sharing of data through the CDC, including reviewing and approving proposals for research and other studies. Disseminates analytical results and interpretation by means of reports, journal articles, and other data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI. Directs sampling, data collection, and data management procedures. Assures internal and external confidentiality in the use of all data, including the vital statistics used to build the surveillance systems. Collaborate with other analysts, researchers, and epidemiologists to utilize PRAMS and TOTS findings for planning, evaluation, and other descriptive reports. Works to access information from other data sources (administrative data, vital records, or survey data) for understanding women's and perinatal health outcomes and utilization in other populations. Constructs weighted datasets to use for appropriate data analyses. Provide data support for the Title V Grant and the five-year Title V Needs Assessment. Education and Experience Level I - Master's degree in public health, biological, medical, or health science which includes 6 semester hours in epidemiological methods and 6 semester hours of other epidemiological coursework and 9 semester hours in statistical methods and analysis. Level II - Master's degree in Epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis. Level III - Requirements consist of those identified in Level II and three years of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological techniques and analysis; or a doctorate in epidemiology and one year of qualifying experience. Technical competencies Skills in SAS or SAS-callable SUDAAN software Ability to prepare reports tailored to the agencies' needs Advanced skills linking large datasets Ability to use job-specific tools to review data. Ability to prepare reports tailored to program needs. Physical Demands and Work Environment Office Environment Computer based Travel may be required Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
May 07, 2023
Full Time
Job Posting Title Epidemiologist Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Maternal & Child Health Serv Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience. Level I - up to $61,600 Level II - up to $72,600 Level III - up to $83,600 Job Description Position Summary This position will provide the statistical analysis and epidemiologic support required to produce reliable and accurate results from the Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) and The Oklahoma Toddler Survey (TOTS) ongoing surveillance systems. It will provide leadership in interpreting results from the analysis necessary for selected topics of need and interest. It will direct the survey processes, including the adherence to study design and survey protocols. It will also provide leadership in survey research and in survey redesign with the CDC and other project funding streams. This position will also work on cross-cutting data related projects. The MCH Epidemiologist must have an understanding of research methods and be versatile with statistical software, preferably SAS or software for complex survey data analysis, SUDAAN. Job duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop, maintain, and modify survey protocols for proper documentation, institutional review board approvals, and grant requirements. Perform complex analyses on data to describe associations and relationships among the data collected from the survey systems. Provide analysis and results on request from program staff, media, policy makers, and other interested parties. Provide an accurate interpretation of findings; assist others in the correct use, interpretation, and application of findings. Supervise revisions to survey instruments, including the validation of survey questions and scientific logic of how the data are to be used. Assure adherence to confidentiality rules in data sharing agreements and analytic proposals. Review and approve the sharing of data through the CDC, including reviewing and approving proposals for research and other studies. Disseminates analytical results and interpretation by means of reports, journal articles, and other data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI. Directs sampling, data collection, and data management procedures. Assures internal and external confidentiality in the use of all data, including the vital statistics used to build the surveillance systems. Collaborate with other analysts, researchers, and epidemiologists to utilize PRAMS and TOTS findings for planning, evaluation, and other descriptive reports. Works to access information from other data sources (administrative data, vital records, or survey data) for understanding women's and perinatal health outcomes and utilization in other populations. Constructs weighted datasets to use for appropriate data analyses. Provide data support for the Title V Grant and the five-year Title V Needs Assessment. Education and Experience Level I - Master's degree in public health, biological, medical, or health science which includes 6 semester hours in epidemiological methods and 6 semester hours of other epidemiological coursework and 9 semester hours in statistical methods and analysis. Level II - Master's degree in Epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis. Level III - Requirements consist of those identified in Level II and three years of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological techniques and analysis; or a doctorate in epidemiology and one year of qualifying experience. Technical competencies Skills in SAS or SAS-callable SUDAAN software Ability to prepare reports tailored to the agencies' needs Advanced skills linking large datasets Ability to use job-specific tools to review data. Ability to prepare reports tailored to program needs. Physical Demands and Work Environment Office Environment Computer based Travel may be required Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
