Epidemiologist 2 (EPI 2) – DOH7784

Description This is a full-time permanent position.
Make a difference.
As an Epidemiologist 2 under the supervision of the Evaluation Unit supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in providing program evaluation, epidemiologic assessment, surveillance, and analytic leadership oversight.
Your focus will be on supporting the Title V Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Unit, the Early Hearing Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention (EHDDI) program, and Essentials for Childhood (EFC) programming.
This role involves tasks such as designing and implementing evaluation frameworks, performing biostatistical analyses, developing data visualizations, and facilitating presentations of findings to program managers and staff.
Qualitative data collection and analysis and community engagement will factor heavily in to job duties for this position.
The Surveillance & Evaluation section (S&E) at the Washington Department of Health (DOH) is dedicated to providing strategic information that guides policy and programs to enhance the health of all people in Washington State.
At DOH, we lead changes in policies, systems, and environments to prevent illness and injury, promote healthy families and communities, encourage healthy lifestyles, and focus on places where people live, work, recreate, and seek healthcare.
Responsibilities include: Program Evaluation and Analysis: Collaborate with program staff to develop and implement evaluation frameworks.
Use qualitative and quantitative methods to assess impact and gather lessons learned.
Analyze health data using statistical methods and perform biostatistical analyses.
Present findings through various mediums and make recommendations.
Provide technical assistance and support for research projects.
Obtain necessary approvals from human subject review boards for investigations or research.
Daily contact with office-level managers and staff.
Frequent interaction with other state, federal, and national stakeholder organizations.
Research and Data Analysis: Prepare research summaries and public health data analysis.
Disseminate scientific and public health information.
Analyze data with a focus on health equity.
Support ad-hoc requests related to maternal and child or community health.
Health Data Interpretation: Analyze health status and health care data.
Propose and initiate epidemiological investigations.
Represent the agency on committees and workgroups.
Facilitate presentations of findings to program managers and staff.
Provide technical assistance and training to partners facilitate understanding of data and statistical reports.
The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington.
Telework (mobile work) is currently expected.
When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, WA duty station for work activities, as needed.
Work that matters Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play.
We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
About DOH Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health.
As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor.
We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement.
Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey.
Your work at DOH truly matters.
Why DOH We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle.
To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.
Our Ideal Candidate.
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others.
They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly.
They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications Note: Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.
Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related Health Science field with a substantial focus on epidemiology and statistics courses, including 12 undergraduate quarter hours (or equivalent) in epidemiology and 12 undergraduate quarter hours (or equivalent) in statistics AND Five (5) years of experience in program evaluation or epidemiological research and analysis.
OR Option 2: Master’s Degree or higher in Epidemiology, Public Health, or Health Science field which includes 12 graduate quarter hours or equivalent (500 level or above) in epidemiology and 12 graduate quarter hours or equivalent in statistics AND Two (2) years of professional level work experience in program evaluation or epidemiological research and analysis.
Desired Qualifications A Doctoral degree in a health science field, with a Master's degree in epidemiology or a Master's degree in public health, including 12 graduate quarter hours (500 level or above) in epidemiology and 12 quarter hours in biostatistics.
Three years (3) of experience designing and executing program evaluation or epidemiological studies and using statistical programs (i.
e.
R, SAS, STATA, ArcGIS, nVIVO, etc.
) to perform data analysis in a public health agency.
Two years (2) experience advising public health programs how to use data and scientific information for planning and decision-making.
Demonstrated experience analyzing administrative data (e.
g.
vital records, Medicaid, hospitalization) and complex survey data (e.
g.
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, National Survey of Children’s Health).
Application Process Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following: A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
A current resume (without personal pictures).
Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Attachments: Please only include the items listed above.
Please REMOVE all photos (including headshots) from your documents before submitting.
Please DO NOT attach or include certifications/certificates of completion, transcripts, letters of recommendation, or private information (social security number, year of birth etc.
) with your application.
Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.
Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
Union Representation This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
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Anson@doh.
wa.
gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1.
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Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to: Work a full-time 40-hour work week but must be willing to occasionally adjust work schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends.
A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
Occasionally travel, alone or with another person, throughout the state of Washington which may include overnight.
Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments, as assigned.
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Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.