Epidemiologist Intermediate

Working Title: Epidemiologist
Job Class: Epidemiologist Intermediate
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 04/03/2024
• Date Posted: 03/27/2024
• Closing Date: 04/09/2024
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Health HPCD
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes / up to 25%
• Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Play a meaningful role in the health of Minnesotans by supporting the work of the Center for Health Promotion (CHP) section of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) Division. CHP partners with local community organizations, health systems, local and tribal public health, and other partners to tell the population health level story of chronic disease burden and identify opportunities to address disparities in health outcomes for Minnesotans. We are looking for an individual with a passion for public health with the experience necessary to aggregate, compile, analyze, interpret, report and evaluate the sources and content of health surveillance data. This position will support Oral Health and Asthma Programs within CHP.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Establishing new systems for systematic and ongoing collection, interpretation, analyses, and reporting of data.
• Interpreting, analyzing, and reporting on the data from an equity, social determinants of health, and chronic disease perspective.
• Communicating with community partners, the medical community and the public on disease prevention, implementing disease control measures and assisting with the development of policies and procedures for efforts to reduce the prevalence and impact of chronic disease.
• Contributing to grant writing, and to the applied research effort in an ongoing effort to determine policies and programs that are effective at the community level.

This position is telework eligible for residents of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of a Minnesota Department of Health office location. Position schedule will be based on the business needs of the unit and manager/supervisory discretion. Commuting to local public health locations in your region, the St. Paul office, and other MDH office locations across the state will be required.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of related experience designing and conducting epidemiologic investigations and/or surveillance. Experience to indicate:

• Completing needs assessments
• Data projects using statistical software such as SAS or R.

Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience.

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, statistics, data analysis, public health, public policy, social or behavioral science or another related field.
• Experience working directly with large datasets.
• Experience presenting research results clearly and effectively.
• Experience with qualitative analysis.
• Experience working with oral health, asthma, or other chronic disease projects.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kathleen Maertz at kathleen.maertz@state.mn.us or 651-201-5936.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kathleen Maertz at kathleen.maertz@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at
health.hr.ada@state.mn.us

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.