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Job Title: Advanced Epidemiologist
County: Shawnee
Req. No: 164549
Agency Name: Dept of Health & Environment
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Job Description:
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.
K0220480 Advanced Epidemiologist
Works with and as an extension of a team of epidemiologists in the Bureau of Surveillance and Epidemiology. Serves as the primary epidemiologic contact for the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program (EPHT) within the KDHE Bureau of Environmental Health (BEH). Contributing member in the development of the environmental health tracking database in the state of Kansas. Responsible for planning, design, and evaluation of the EPHT surveillance system in collaboration with immediate supervisor, the EPHT Program Director, BEH Bureau Director and the members of the EPHT work team. Designs and directs studies and investigations to identify populations at high risk for health maladies as a result of detrimental exposures to environmental hazards. Collaborates with and disseminates findings to a broad range of public health stakeholders through EPHT program reports and presentations. Designs, manipulates, and utilizes appropriate databases and programs for the purpose of EPHT system analysis and program evaluation. Collaborates with other EPHT program staff for analysis and synthesis of data. Coordinates with all KDHE bureaus and all public health agencies and partners statewide to facilitate training and education for the collection, evaluation and reporting of data on environmental health related illness per state inclusion criteria. Develops relationships with out-of-state partners who receive patients identified as residents of Kansas to coordinate reporting of data to the Kansas EPHT reporting network. Develop, revise, maintain and distributes the KDHE Kansas EPHT Reporting Network Data Dictionary or other appropriate guidelines as needed. Assist staff responsible for collecting and reporting environmental health tracking data as needed. Coordinate and facilitate the EPHT Network user group meetings quarterly. Works with Program Director and State Epidemiologist to identify environmental health data issues and assists with the creation of needed support networks at state and federal levels. Works in collaboration with the EPHT database manager to ensure data are submitted in a timely manner to the state database using appropriate methodologies.
A complete position description can be e-mailed upon request.
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced Epidemiologist: MPH/MS and independent work experience as an epidemiologist. (Note: Education and experience would determine placement at appropriate epidemiologist level and pay would be commensurate.) Associate Epidemiologist: BS and entry level knowledge of epidemiology. Epidemiologist: MPH/MS with emphasis in epidemiology and comprehensive knowledge of epidemiologic and biostatistical concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Health or Health Science. Advanced training in epidemiology and experience in designing and implementing epidemiological studies. Experience in preparation of grants, cooperative agreements and other applications/proposals for funding. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Proficiency in SQL, Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Experience in Public Health database management Advanced proficiency using SAS or SPSS Public speaking Grant Writing 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.
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