Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma, USA
Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a full time Epidemiologist III providing support to the Medical Facilities Division located in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a classified position (PIN 34002561) in state government. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $64,236.00 based on education and experience. This position may also be filled as Epidemiologist II with an annual salary of up to $53,949.00, based on education and experience. All applicants, regardless of employment status with the State of Oklahoma, must apply on this announcement to be considered for this position. THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL THAT MAY INCLUDE OVERNIGHT STAYS; WORKING NIGHTS AND/OR WEEKENDS. This position is a database manager with a SAS programing background and strong communication skills. This position is responsible for educating individuals in data entry, basic reports, and technical support, improving the OKEMSIS database, support other database activities, create datasets and reports as well as present findings to stakeholders. Typical Functions : The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following : • Participates in research activities, special investigations and descriptive and analytic studies relating to specific diseases; interprets results and adapts to epidemiology programs and related programs. • Prepares technical reports and scientific articles and participates in grant writing activities. • Designs and implements epidemiological studies and surveillance systems. • Determines and utilizes appropriate statistical methods to evaluate and interpret data. • Interacts with the media and conveys information to the public. • Provides consultation to health care professionals, community organizations, and others on specific disease, injury, or conditions. • Lectures for various organizations on diseases, injuries, or conditions; prepares educational materials for public distribution. • Interprets data to determine risks from exposure to chemicals or biological agents. Preferred Qualifications : Database experience, statistical analytic skills, SAS programming, research and report writing, public speaking and presentation experience. Physical Demands and Work Environment : Work is performed in an office setting with climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily computer-based work. BASIC PURPOSE Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the surveillance, investigation, and evaluation of communicable or chronic diseases, injuries or conditions, and assists in the planning and implementation of epidemiological programs to prevent and control diseases, injuries, or conditions. LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The Epidemiologist job family has four levels which are distinguished by the depth and breadth of accountability, the expertise required to perform assigned duties and the responsibility assigned for the leadership of others. Level II : This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing a more advanced and complex level of professional work. This may include coordinating surveillance activities, special investigations, descriptive and analytical studies or research projects; preparing technical reports and scientific articles; participating in grant writing; preparing educational materials for public distribution; coordinating workgroups to update data collection tools; and mentoring lower level epidemiological staff and providing training opportunities. Level III: This is the specialist level where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing advanced and/or specialized professional work which may include extensive research in a specific field such as enteric diseases, cancer, chronic and infectious diseases, trend analysis, injury clusters, and geographic/population/culture demographic; and development of quality assurance methods for data collection and analysis. Designs and implements epidemiological studies, surveillance systems, or evaluations; coordinates grant writing and prepares grant-related reports; participates in interagency committees or task forces. May supervise, plan, or distribute work to others. This may include mentoring of Level I and II positions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in Epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis OR a doctorate in epidemiology. Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in Epidemiology and four years of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis OR a doctorate in epidemiology AND one year of qualifying experience. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a full time Epidemiologist III providing support to the Medical Facilities Division located in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a classified position (PIN 34002561) in state government. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $64,236.00 based on education and experience. This position may also be filled as Epidemiologist II with an annual salary of up to $53,949.00, based on education and experience. All applicants, regardless of employment status with the State of Oklahoma, must apply on this announcement to be considered for this position. THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL THAT MAY INCLUDE OVERNIGHT STAYS; WORKING NIGHTS AND/OR WEEKENDS. This position is a database manager with a SAS programing background and strong communication skills. This position is responsible for educating individuals in data entry, basic reports, and technical support, improving the OKEMSIS database, support other database activities, create datasets and reports as well as present findings to stakeholders. Typical Functions : The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following : • Participates in research activities, special investigations and descriptive and analytic studies relating to specific diseases; interprets results and adapts to epidemiology programs and related programs. • Prepares technical reports and scientific articles and participates in grant writing activities. • Designs and implements epidemiological studies and surveillance systems. • Determines and utilizes appropriate statistical methods to evaluate and interpret data. • Interacts with the media and conveys information to the public. • Provides consultation to health care professionals, community organizations, and others on specific disease, injury, or conditions. • Lectures for various organizations on diseases, injuries, or conditions; prepares educational materials for public distribution. • Interprets data to determine risks from exposure to chemicals or biological agents. Preferred Qualifications : Database experience, statistical analytic skills, SAS programming, research and report writing, public speaking and presentation experience. Physical Demands and Work Environment : Work is performed in an office setting with climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily computer-based work. BASIC PURPOSE Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the surveillance, investigation, and evaluation of communicable or chronic diseases, injuries or conditions, and assists in the planning and implementation of epidemiological programs to prevent and control diseases, injuries, or conditions. LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The Epidemiologist job family has four levels which are distinguished by the depth and breadth of accountability, the expertise required to perform assigned duties and the responsibility assigned for the leadership of others. Level II : This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing a more advanced and complex level of professional work. This may include coordinating surveillance activities, special investigations, descriptive and analytical studies or research projects; preparing technical reports and scientific articles; participating in grant writing; preparing educational materials for public distribution; coordinating workgroups to update data collection tools; and mentoring lower level epidemiological staff and providing training opportunities. Level III: This is the specialist level where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing advanced and/or specialized professional work which may include extensive research in a specific field such as enteric diseases, cancer, chronic and infectious diseases, trend analysis, injury clusters, and geographic/population/culture demographic; and development of quality assurance methods for data collection and analysis. Designs and implements epidemiological studies, surveillance systems, or evaluations; coordinates grant writing and prepares grant-related reports; participates in interagency committees or task forces. May supervise, plan, or distribute work to others. This may include mentoring of Level I and II positions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in Epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis OR a doctorate in epidemiology. Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in Epidemiology and four years of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis OR a doctorate in epidemiology AND one year of qualifying experience. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma, USA
Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a full time Epidemiologist III providing support to the Injury Prevention Service department. This is an unclassified position (PIN #34003519) in state government, located in Oklahoma City, OK. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $62,808.33, based on education and experience . Position Description : This position collects, analyzes, and reports data on all unintentional injuries with special focus on falls, drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes, and all childhood injuries to support multiple federal cooperative agreements. This position will provide expertise to other Injury Prevention Service epidemiologists as well as internal and external partners on injury data standards, data analysis, evaluation, reporting, and dissemination. Duties include, but are not limited to : • Analyze vital statistics, medical examiner, hospital discharge, State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System, prescription drug monitoring program, and injury surveillance data using Microsoft Access, SAS, and Excel, and assure data quality and security standards are maintained. • Conduct complex analyses of injury-related surveillance data, including special investigations of topics of interest. • Provide guidance to other epidemiologists on monitoring data quality, data collection and analysis, report writing, and data dissemination. • Work with stakeholders to interpret and apply data findings to inform prevention and decrease the burden of injury in Oklahoma. • Participate in national workgroups to identify injury epidemiology best practices and conduct analyses to inform and validate surveillance recommendations. • Disseminate injury-related epidemiologic studies/analyses and prevention information through written technical reports, scientific articles, educational materials, news releases, and responses to data requests from partners (e.g., legislators, media, internal/external partners, researchers). • Present findings of injury-related epidemiologic studies/analyses and prevention information at local, state, and national meetings and conferences to technical and non-technical audiences. • Conduct and/or assist with strategic planning; developing and implementing program and policy plans to achieve various short- and long-term goals; and evaluation projects to identify successes, barriers, and outcomes. • Provide subject matter expertise on leading causes of injury, evidence-based and promising prevention strategies, and injury surveillance. • Represent the Injury Prevention Service at various meetings and promote the use of injury data to inform decision making. • Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Education and experience requirements consist of a master's degree in biostatistics or epidemiology and at least three years of related work experience; or a doctorate in biostatistics or epidemiology and one year of related work experience. Preferred Qualifications At least one year of work experience in injury prevention and/or at least two years of experience using SAS regularly to manipulate and analyze data in a professional setting. Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology and research methods, inferential statistics, data collection and analytics, scientific and grant writing, and program evaluation; of medical terminology; of social and economic conditions; of data security and confidentiality standards; and of quality assurance and performance improvement methods is required. Ability is required to conduct public health surveillance; to plan and organize programmatic research; to analyze and interpret various injury-related data sets; to monitor and evaluate program performance; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate statistical results effectively, both orally and in writing, in technical and non-technical settings; and to serve as a technical advisor and mentor. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and accomplish tasks; strong leadership skills; exceptional project management, organizational, and time management skills; outstanding attention to detail; and excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. Strong computer, public speaking, writing, and project planning skills and experience are essential. Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting with climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily computer-based work. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Conclusion Veteran's Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a full time Epidemiologist III providing support to the Injury Prevention Service department. This is an unclassified position (PIN #34003519) in state government, located in Oklahoma City, OK. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $62,808.33, based on education and experience . Position Description : This position collects, analyzes, and reports data on all unintentional injuries with special focus on falls, drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes, and all childhood injuries to support multiple federal cooperative agreements. This position will provide expertise to other Injury Prevention Service epidemiologists as well as internal and external partners on injury data standards, data analysis, evaluation, reporting, and dissemination. Duties include, but are not limited to : • Analyze vital statistics, medical examiner, hospital discharge, State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System, prescription drug monitoring program, and injury surveillance data using Microsoft Access, SAS, and Excel, and assure data quality and security standards are maintained. • Conduct complex analyses of injury-related surveillance data, including special investigations of topics of interest. • Provide guidance to other epidemiologists on monitoring data quality, data collection and analysis, report writing, and data dissemination. • Work with stakeholders to interpret and apply data findings to inform prevention and decrease the burden of injury in Oklahoma. • Participate in national workgroups to identify injury epidemiology best practices and conduct analyses to inform and validate surveillance recommendations. • Disseminate injury-related epidemiologic studies/analyses and prevention information through written technical reports, scientific articles, educational materials, news releases, and responses to data requests from partners (e.g., legislators, media, internal/external partners, researchers). • Present findings of injury-related epidemiologic studies/analyses and prevention information at local, state, and national meetings and conferences to technical and non-technical audiences. • Conduct and/or assist with strategic planning; developing and implementing program and policy plans to achieve various short- and long-term goals; and evaluation projects to identify successes, barriers, and outcomes. • Provide subject matter expertise on leading causes of injury, evidence-based and promising prevention strategies, and injury surveillance. • Represent the Injury Prevention Service at various meetings and promote the use of injury data to inform decision making. • Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Education and experience requirements consist of a master's degree in biostatistics or epidemiology and at least three years of related work experience; or a doctorate in biostatistics or epidemiology and one year of related work experience. Preferred Qualifications At least one year of work experience in injury prevention and/or at least two years of experience using SAS regularly to manipulate and analyze data in a professional setting. Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology and research methods, inferential statistics, data collection and analytics, scientific and grant writing, and program evaluation; of medical terminology; of social and economic conditions; of data security and confidentiality standards; and of quality assurance and performance improvement methods is required. Ability is required to conduct public health surveillance; to plan and organize programmatic research; to analyze and interpret various injury-related data sets; to monitor and evaluate program performance; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate statistical results effectively, both orally and in writing, in technical and non-technical settings; and to serve as a technical advisor and mentor. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and accomplish tasks; strong leadership skills; exceptional project management, organizational, and time management skills; outstanding attention to detail; and excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. Strong computer, public speaking, writing, and project planning skills and experience are essential. Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting with climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily computer-based work. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Conclusion Veteran's Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
EXAM NUMBER: PH1760F FIRST DAY OF FILING : Beginning Monday, June 22, 2020, 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, epidemiological 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 epidemiological 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 epidemiological studies and surveillance activities. Conducts complex epidemiological analysis that involve large datasets, or linkage of multiple datasets, and require complex statistical analysis such as multivariate methods and advanced biostatics 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 Meet the one of the following requirement options at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process: Option I: Two years of post degree journey-level** experience planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health-related surveillance systems, epidemiological studies and field investigations at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Epidemiologist*** . -OR- Option II: A Master's* degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent -and- five (5) years of post degree experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiological studies and field investigations. -OR- Option III: A Doctoral* degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent -and- two (2) years of post degree experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiological 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: *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 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 week. ** Journey - level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade 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 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. No Out-of-Class Experience or Verification of Experience letters will be accepted. Desirable Qualifications: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications beyond the required experience: Additional full time post degree experience beyond the requirements. Full time 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). Full time work experience working with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) package, Microsoft ACCESS, and Microsoft Excel or similar programs to import/export, manage large data sets (data cleaning, data mining, data matching/merging), and analyze data (e.g., descriptive statistics). Full time work experience working with qualitative and quantitative methods, trend data, and cross-sectional data. Full time work experience working with public health programs such as (e.g., Chronic Disease, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis etc.) Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Once we have determined that you meet one of our education and experience requirement options described above, our assessment process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information and desirable qualifications at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet one of our education and experience requirement options described above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (assessment process) in order to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Notifications: For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. 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 on both assessment parts 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. 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. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Available Shift: Any California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Exam Number: PH1760F Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 914-8488 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
EXAM NUMBER: PH1760F FIRST DAY OF FILING : Beginning Monday, June 22, 2020, 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, epidemiological 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 epidemiological 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 epidemiological studies and surveillance activities. Conducts complex epidemiological analysis that involve large datasets, or linkage of multiple datasets, and require complex statistical analysis such as multivariate methods and advanced biostatics 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 Meet the one of the following requirement options at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process: Option I: Two years of post degree journey-level** experience planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health-related surveillance systems, epidemiological studies and field investigations at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Epidemiologist*** . -OR- Option II: A Master's* degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent -and- five (5) years of post degree experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiological studies and field investigations. -OR- Option III: A Doctoral* degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology or its equivalent -and- two (2) years of post degree experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiological 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: *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 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 week. ** Journey - level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade 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 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. No Out-of-Class Experience or Verification of Experience letters will be accepted. Desirable Qualifications: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications beyond the required experience: Additional full time post degree experience beyond the requirements. Full time 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). Full time work experience working with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) package, Microsoft ACCESS, and Microsoft Excel or similar programs to import/export, manage large data sets (data cleaning, data mining, data matching/merging), and analyze data (e.g., descriptive statistics). Full time work experience working with qualitative and quantitative methods, trend data, and cross-sectional data. Full time work experience working with public health programs such as (e.g., Chronic Disease, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis etc.) Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Once we have determined that you meet one of our education and experience requirement options described above, our assessment process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information and desirable qualifications at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet one of our education and experience requirement options described above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (assessment process) in order to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Notifications: For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. 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 on both assessment parts 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. 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. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Available Shift: Any California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Exam Number: PH1760F Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 914-8488 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
