Epidemiologist I/II

Salary: Epidemiologist I: $27.96/hour to $32.15/hour. Epidemiologist II: $29.79/hour to $34.26/hour.

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As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service.  We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

 

The FCPH value statement says it all:  We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.

 

Franklin County Public Health provides:

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, parental leave and a flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• And much more!

 

NOW HIRING: Epidemiologist I/II

 

The Epidemiologist I/II for the Overdose Data to Action grant will identify public health problems pertinent to substance use disorder and use critical thinking to determine whether a public health problem exists, articulate the need for further investigation or other public health action on the basis of results of literature review and assessment of current data. They will collaborate with harm reduction and prevention partners inside and outside the agency to identify the problem and form recommendations.

 

This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.

 Duties Include:

 

• Uses established scientific and technical methods and practices to identify and evaluate a wide range of health conditions within an assigned program area;
• Summarizes results of the analysis and draw conclusions, writes reports and makes presentations of data findings;
• Works as a team or project member, conducting routine epidemiologic functions comprised of data collection and data analysis using basic epidemiologic methods;
• Identifies surveillance data needs, implements new or revises existing surveillance systems, reports key findings from the surveillance system, and supports evaluation of surveillance systems;
• Responsible for identifying, analyzing and interpreting public health data sources to support ongoing program needs;
• Assists in design, implementation and maintenance of standard internal and external (public) dashboards and population health website;
• Executes ArcGIS apps and creates maps for visualization of data geographically;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Epi 1

• Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Public Health, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics; Master’s preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience in computer applications, information systems, database concepts, statistical programming in clinical data analyses and complex data sets

 

Epi 2

• A master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a Master of Science degree in public health (MSPH) with a focus on epidemiology or analysis and assessment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable through FCPH’s provider; some evening and weekend hours required. Non-smoker.
• Analysis, interpretation, documentation, and outcome measurements/analysis strongly desired

Hiring Wage Range

 

Epidemiologist I: $27.96/hour to $32.15/hour.

Epidemiologist II: $29.79/hour to $34.26/hour.

This is a non-exempt position.

Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/

1. 1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. FCPH application (located: http://www.myfcph.org/careers)

 

Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants(05/03/2024); External applicants (Until filled)      

 

No phone calls please.  This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding availability.

 

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.

 

FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work. All FCPH Employees must be fully vaccinated (one or two doses depending on COVID-19 vaccination type) by November 23, 2021 unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.

 

Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist at victoriabradley@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.