EMSTR Epidemiologist II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Epidemiologist II performs highly complex (senior-level) research and epidemiological work in the Injury Prevention Unit. Work is performed under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to the Analytics Program Manager. Designs, develops, and implements advanced epidemiologic investigations related to EMS and Trauma Registries (EMSTR) data. Cleans, prepares, analyzes, and evaluates data and communicates results to diverse audiences. Determine formats for epidemiologic reports; and coordinates the technical preparation, graphs and charts, and compilation of finished reports. Initiates epidemiologic investigations and submits results to stakeholder meetings and conferences. Develop educational materials and trainings used in implementing epidemiology programs. Participates in cross-functional training within the Injury Prevention Unit and DSHS. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule
in accordance with
agency leave policy and
performs
other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of epidemiology and related biostatistics; infectious diseases, adverse reproductive outcomes, cancer, or other chronic diseases; occupational and environmental diseases or injuries; and how causes of disease affect epidemiologic practices
• Knowledge of research planning and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of principles and methods of epidemiology and related statistics as well as health outcomes, scientific methods, statistical concepts and methods and their application to surveillance and research
• Knowledge of analysis of large datasets
• Knowledge of computer software package applications, especially SAS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), and Tableau
• Knowledge of SQL Developer (Preferred)
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, in collecting and abstracting data from health records, in analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data, and in critical thinking
• Skills in development of procedures to monitor and evaluate progress in achieving project objectives, including feedback to policy makers to provide input into the ongoing research process
• Skills in strong project management skills to organize major project activities into a logical sequence with a reasonable and achievable schedule of deadlines
• Skills in strong technical writing skills to clearly and succinctly communicate project/research information for correspondence with state and federal agencies, grant applications and plans, state rules and planning procedures
• Ability to conduct epidemiological studies and investigations, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to manage projects and prepare reports on epidemiological studies and investigations; to interpret and publishing findings; and to supervise the work of others
• Ability to plan and direct programs and to plan and report on epidemiological investigations.
• Ability to review the work of other epidemiologists
• Ability to link multiple large databases
• Ability to gather information from a variety of sources and to synthesize and translate detailed information into simpler terms
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver training and technical assistance about research/data methods, procedures or DSHS policies
• Ability to facilitate meeting agendas to achieve planned outcomes, and to convey planning alternatives or recommendations to a variety of audiences including DSHS staff, the public and decision makers
• Ability to interpret complex statistical analysis, charts, and tables; to develop and analyze measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work with others as part of a team
• Ability to make recommendations for program improvement and direction
• Required graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university in epidemiology, health or social science, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience using SAS
• Experience working as an epidemiologist/researcher/public health data analyst.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Health preferred
• Knowledge of SQL Developer (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Initiates, plans, develops, oversees routine and incident-specific morbidity and mortality surveillance of injuries, diseases and other health conditions.
• Analyzes EMS, Trauma, Submersion (drowning), and related data; fulfills requests from internal and external stakeholders in easily digestible formats.
• Helps maintain epidemiologic data collection operations and provides quality control for EMSTR data system.
• Develops data to be used for grant-funded projects, generates scientific publications, public health reports and presentation of completed work to agency/program management, and presents at scientific conferences.
• Proposes and initiates injury epidemiological projects, including design specification and analysis, and presents project results.
• Creates reports and PowerPoint presentations to share results.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
• Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
• To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees