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Form of workTitle:Epidemiologist Senior
State Role Title: Scientist II
Hiring Range: $77,939.75-$81,530.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:Dept of Health
Agency Website:virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The senior level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigate and analytical epidemiologic activities in an assigned district or within a statewide program area. Positions in this role coordinate a specific epidemiology program within an area to include interpreting program policies and procedures, provide training, monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for accuracy and consistency, and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this role may lead scientific teams and be responsible for performing a full range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities, including coordinating activities with and making disease control recommendations to external partners. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program manager, district health director, nurse manager, or similar position and perform assignments, independently, making determinations about scope and direction of program planning, research and investigation, based on agreed upon direction and institutional review board approval, as needed. Typically, the work completed is reviewed to evaluate overall results prior to data dissemination.
The Division of Population Health Data (DPHD) is responsible for analytic and outreach services within the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), including epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data, and program evaluation regarding programmatic data-informed decision-making and needs assessment activities. The DPHD seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Women & Maternal Health Epi Sr. This senior-level epidemiologist position is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities. The selected candidate will be responsible for surveillance, investigation, and evaluation of MCH program data, particularly as it relates to programs in the Women/Maternal Health population domain. This position will be a member of the MCH Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit and serve as a liaison to Title V MCH Programs regarding technical, epidemiologic and statistical analyses, and health planning support. This position will develop, maintain, monitor, and analyze data for Virginia's Title V Federal Block Grant; State System Development Initiative (SSDI) Grant; and provide ad hoc epidemiologic support to other MCH programs (i.e., Breastfeeding initiatives, Plan of Safe Care, and other MCH initiatives). In addition, this position will assist with data linkages regarding pregnancy-related case surveillance. Finally, this position will work to advance the utilization of both the minimum and core data sets for the Title V program, including Vital Statistics; Hospitalizations; Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS); Birth Defects; and WIC datasets.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area conducting surveillance activities for public health programs
Comprehensive knowledge of methods of public health surveillance
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding public health reporting
Comprehensive knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of conditions of public health importance
Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, lead and direct the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity
Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, interpret, & present statistical data
Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public
Considerable knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques (SAS, R, or STATA, ArcGIS or Tableau)
This position requires maternal and child health (MCH) knowledge base/context, including Title X Family Planning, the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, and Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs)
Additional Considerations
Considerable knowledge in Maternal and Child Health epidemiology and evaluation, including using public health surveillance or database management systems for population-based disease data or other conditions of public health significance
Considerable knowledge of the intersection of social, behavioral, and economic conditions and health.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth's veteran's hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: April B. James
Phone: 804-864-7100
Email: april.james@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
State Role Title: Scientist II
Hiring Range: $77,939.75-$81,530.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:Dept of Health
Agency Website:virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The senior level epidemiologist is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigate and analytical epidemiologic activities in an assigned district or within a statewide program area. Positions in this role coordinate a specific epidemiology program within an area to include interpreting program policies and procedures, provide training, monitoring and reviewing data collection/analysis for accuracy and consistency, and serving as a program consultant. Positions in this role may lead scientific teams and be responsible for performing a full range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities, including coordinating activities with and making disease control recommendations to external partners. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a lead epidemiologist, program manager, district health director, nurse manager, or similar position and perform assignments, independently, making determinations about scope and direction of program planning, research and investigation, based on agreed upon direction and institutional review board approval, as needed. Typically, the work completed is reviewed to evaluate overall results prior to data dissemination.
The Division of Population Health Data (DPHD) is responsible for analytic and outreach services within the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), including epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data, and program evaluation regarding programmatic data-informed decision-making and needs assessment activities. The DPHD seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Women & Maternal Health Epi Sr. This senior-level epidemiologist position is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities. The selected candidate will be responsible for surveillance, investigation, and evaluation of MCH program data, particularly as it relates to programs in the Women/Maternal Health population domain. This position will be a member of the MCH Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit and serve as a liaison to Title V MCH Programs regarding technical, epidemiologic and statistical analyses, and health planning support. This position will develop, maintain, monitor, and analyze data for Virginia's Title V Federal Block Grant; State System Development Initiative (SSDI) Grant; and provide ad hoc epidemiologic support to other MCH programs (i.e., Breastfeeding initiatives, Plan of Safe Care, and other MCH initiatives). In addition, this position will assist with data linkages regarding pregnancy-related case surveillance. Finally, this position will work to advance the utilization of both the minimum and core data sets for the Title V program, including Vital Statistics; Hospitalizations; Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS); Birth Defects; and WIC datasets.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area conducting surveillance activities for public health programs
Comprehensive knowledge of methods of public health surveillance
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding public health reporting
Comprehensive knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of conditions of public health importance
Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, lead and direct the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity
Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, interpret, & present statistical data
Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public
Considerable knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques (SAS, R, or STATA, ArcGIS or Tableau)
This position requires maternal and child health (MCH) knowledge base/context, including Title X Family Planning, the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, and Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs)
Additional Considerations
Considerable knowledge in Maternal and Child Health epidemiology and evaluation, including using public health surveillance or database management systems for population-based disease data or other conditions of public health significance
Considerable knowledge of the intersection of social, behavioral, and economic conditions and health.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth's veteran's hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: April B. James
Phone: 804-864-7100
Email: april.james@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
