The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide evidence of their identity as required by federal law.
K0207958 Epidemiologist position in the Office of Health Promotions
Works under the general direction of the Tobacco Use Prevention Program Director and with the Senior Epidemiologist to conduct literature reviews, identify and analyze existing data sources, to assist in the design and implementation of new data collection strategies, and to analyze and interpret these data to measure the burden of tobacco use, tobacco-related diseases and injuries, and the health economics of tobacco in Kansas. Conduct evaluation of program efforts. Disseminates results and interpretations from research and data analysis through the development of reports, fact sheets, news releases, articles, material for the KDHE Tobacco Use Prevention Program web site, abstracts for presentations and posters at public health and scientific meetings, manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, and other media. Provides consultation and technical expertise to officials of state and local government and non-governmental organizations regarding the use and interpretation of local, state, and national tobacco-related data and the science of tobacco epidemiology. A complete position description can be e-mailed upon request.
Minimum Requirements:
MPH/MS with emphasis in epidemiology and comprehensive knowledge of epidemiologic and biostatistical concepts.
Note: Education and experience would determine placement at appropriate epidemiologist level and pay would be commensurate. Lower level requirements: Associate Epidemiologist: BS and entry level knowledge of epidemiology. Advanced Epidemiologist: MPH/MS and independent work experience as an epidemiologist.
Preferred Qualifications:
MPH/MS preferably in Epidemiology. Experience in epidemiologic work in detecting, overseeing and preventing chronic disease and loss of functional limitations. Knowledge of public health law and regulation principles. Ability to plan and conduct research/survey projects under direction of Director of Science and Surveillance. Ability to develop proposals for intervention. Ability to derive concepts of causality from results of epidemiological analyses. Experience in Scientific report writing, epidemiologic data analysis, proofreading, editing and attention to detail. Experience using SAS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
How your application will be evaluated:
- KDHE gives full consideration to applicants who meet the application deadline and provide a complete State of Kansas application with supporting documentation to satisfy the Minimum Requirements (MR) of the position (i.e. copies of license, transcripts confirming degree completion, etc.). All application materials must be received by the closing date posted on the vacancy announcement in order to be considered for the position. Positions without a specific closing date (Open Until Filled) are subject to closing at any time.
- All applicants must submit a complete application and appropriate documentation for each vacancy applied for.
- Complete applications will be scanned electronically and forwarded to the hiring manager for review of minimum requirements of the position and for ranking in order of pre determined screening criteria from the position description. Applicants who rank the highest in comparison to these skills will be selected for interview.
- Information submitted may be verified for accuracy. Please follow all instructions carefully as failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in you not being considered for employment.
- If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used. In addition, candidates may be interviewed by a panel.
Performance Standards:
To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probation period or a reasonable timeframe.
How to apply:
- Applicants should register or update their personal data with the State of Kansas at http://jobs.ks.gov
- From this site, you can search job vacancies and apply directly to agencies.
- Submit an electronic application, transcripts, and licenses needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position to recruiter@kdheks.gov; or mail to KDHE, Human Resources, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612; or fax to 785-296-6320.
Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE):
Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 to the Division of Personnel Services. Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best-qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Additional VPE information can be found at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/veterans.htm
Contact Information:
Questions about this position may be sent to recruiter@kdheks.gov, 785-296-1290. 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 or fax 785-296-6320.
The Department of Health and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KDHE encourages applications from all persons. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 785-296-1290 if accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing and any other aspect of the employment process. EOE/VPE
The mission of KDHE is to protect the health and environment of all Kansans by promoting responsible choices.
