Injury Surveillance Epidemiology Investigator 2 (PN 20014952)

Epidemiology Investigator 2

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

In the Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW), our vision is to provide a healthier and safer future for every community—where all Ohioans have the access and opportunity to be healthy and free from preventable chronic disease, violence, and injury. BHIW advances health and well-being through evidence-based programs, partnerships, and data utilization aimed at preventing and managing chronic disease; preventing violence and injury; promoting healthy lifestyles; and improving access to care. Program initiatives include the promotion of healthy eating and active living, as well as the prevention of chronic diseases, tobacco use, child injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug overdoses. 

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What You'll Do:

• Conduct epidemiological investigations and analyze injury and self‑harm data using statistical software such as SAS, ensuring accurate interpretation of trends and health outcomes.
• Design and implement data collection tools, surveys, assessment instruments, and research methods to support high‑quality surveillance activities.
• Prepare clear and informative data products, including reports, briefs, factsheets, presentations, and website updates for internal and external audiences.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and improvement projects to strengthen surveillance accuracy and consistency.
• Support CDC grant requirements by preparing data submissions, indicator reports, and other deliverables tied to injury and self‑harm surveillance.
• Calculate statewide injury and violence rates, generate projections, and analyze trends using state and national datasets.
• Collaborate with public health partners to strengthen reporting systems, provide technical assistance, and represent the program at meetings, trainings, or conferences.
• Respond to data requests, coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders, and contribute to shared data initiatives.

Unusual Working Conditions:

• May require travel
• May be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies
• May be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 32 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; AND
• 3 courses or 9 months' experience in the use of statistical computer software packages; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in epidemiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in physiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human relations; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; AND
• 6 mos. exp. working in research or specific laboratory identifying or researching infectious or chronic diseases &/or related environmental health problems; AND
• Must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

• 6 months' experience as an Epidemiology Investigator 1 (65761) with the State of Ohio; AND

• Must be able to provide own transportation.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine
• Four or more graduate courses in epidemiology, statistics, and/or statistical software
• Experience with managing and analyzing large datasets
• Experience in statistical analysis of health-related data (e.g., SAS, R, REDCap)
• Experience using database and/or spreadsheet software (e.g., Access, Excel)
• Experience creating tables, figures, graphs, charts displaying health related data
• Experience creating technical reports that communicate health related data
• Experience working with health agencies or research organizations

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education and active disciplinary record. 

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistics/Mathematics, Surveillance

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 32, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($31.47/hr.), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($32.84/hr.) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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