Epidemiologist II

State of Maryland; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a skilled epidemiologist to work with program data, epidemiologic databases, and surveillance systems to identify and respond to public health problems related to maternal and child health. Strong SAS, data analysis, and visualization skills are essential.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, using surveillance systems, and contributing to on-call rotations as a State Health Operations Center responder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life, Physical, Health Science or related field.
• Six months experience in using epidemiological methods to identify, study and control public health problems.
• Six months experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing epidemiologic studies.
• Six months experience in designing and using surveillance systems to monitor public health problems.
• Six months experience in inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or ANOVA.
• Six months experience in preparing statistical summaries and scientific reports.
• Six months experience in providing epidemiologic direction to agencies or organizations to control public health problems.
• Six months experience in managing budgets, grants or contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conducts epidemiologic investigations, descriptive or analytic studies.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data using statistical techniques to identify outbreaks and trends.
• Maintains surveillance systems used to monitor disease trends.
• Makes recommendations based on findings to improve public health operations.
• Participates in internal and external committees related to areas of expertise.

Skills

Epidemiologic methods

Statistical analysis

SAS

Data visualization

Power BI

ArcGIS

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, Health Science or related field

Tools

SAS

Power BI

ArcGIS

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

This position primarily involves working with program data, epidemiologic databases, and surveillance systems to identify and respond to public health problems associated with maternal and child health. Strong epidemiological and statistical analysis skills are required (i.e., at least an intermediate level of proficiency with SAS), and strong experience in program evaluation, data visualization (e.g., Power BI), and mapping tools (e.g., ArcGIS) is preferred. This role also involves taking part in the Office of Epidemiology on-call rotation and serving as a State Health Operations Center responder.

Essential Functions

• Conducts epidemiologic investigations, descriptive studies or analytic studies.
• Identifies public health problems pertinent to the population and determines feasibility and approach for the study.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data using statistical techniques to identify outbreaks, determine changes in trends and probable causes of epidemiologic problems; uses existing epidemiologic databases to analyze and interpret public health issues.
• Maintains surveillance systems used to monitor disease trends.
• Makes recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings to promote and protect public health.
• May participate on internal and external committees and workgroups related to areas of expertise.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, Health Science or related field.
• Six months experience in using epidemiological methods to identify, study and control the incidence and distribution of communicable, chronic or environmental diseases or other public health problems.
• Six months experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing epidemiologic studies such as developing and testing a hypothesis by selecting cases and controls, determining information needed, data sources, sampling and collection methods.
• Six months experience in designing and using surveillance systems to monitor public health problems.
• Six months experience in inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance.
• Six months experience in preparing statistical summaries and scientific reports.
• Six months experience in providing epidemiologic direction, guidance and assistance to state and federal agencies or public and private organizations to control public health problems affecting a population.
• Six months experience in managing budgets, grants or contracts.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.