Epidemiologist I, Epidemiologist II, or Epidemiologist III

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Epidemiologist is responsible for conducting data collection and abstraction, quality assurance, statistical analyses, reporting, and data dissemination for the Oklahoma Violent Death Reporting System (OKVDRS), which is part of the National Violent Death Reporting System. This position also collects, analyzes, and reports data on violence-related injuries and associated risk and protective factors to support multiple federal cooperative agreements in the Injury Prevention Service (IPS).

Requirements

• Level I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in public health, biological, medical, or health science which includes 6 semester hours in epidemiological methods and 6 semester hours of other epidemiological coursework and 9 semester hours in statistical methods and analysis.
• Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in Epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis or a doctorate in epidemiology.
• Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in Epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis plus three years of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological techniques and analysis or a doctorate in epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological techniques and analysis.
• Knowledge of epidemiology methods, human biology, laboratory methods, environmental analyses interpretation, toxicology, and pathology; of medical terminology; of statistical analysis, biometry, and demography; of epidemiological or statistical software; of social and economic conditions; and of current epidemiological developments and techniques.
• Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to meet with the public and conduct public information programs; to write technical and non-technical information material; to use a personal computer and applicable software; to think critically; and to perform with a high degree of attention to detail and consistency.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in the injury prevention field and/or working with violence-related data sets in a health or criminal justice setting is preferred.
• At least two years of experience using SAS regularly to manage and analyze data in a professional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and compile data from multiple sources; abstract information; and enter data into standardized surveillance systems.
• Conduct quality checks and surveillance system evaluation projects.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and compliance with established protocols and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) coding guidelines are maintained.
• Determine and utilize appropriate statistical methods to analyze injury-related data sets.
• Interpret, summarize, and disseminate data findings through written technical reports and articles, educational materials, grant reports, news releases, and responses to data requests.
• Develop and deliver presentations on injury-related data and prevention information for local, state, and national meetings and conferences to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Produce data visualizations, including dashboards.
• Participate in the design and implementation of surveillance systems, surveys, and other data collection tools to inform IPS programs and evaluations.
• Collaborate with partners to interpret and apply data findings to inform prevention and decrease the burden of injury and violence in Oklahoma.
• Maintain current subject matter expertise on violence-related data sets and OKVDRS methodology and coding; ensure the OKVDRS project team maintains consistency and resolves unique/challenging coding issues.
• Participate in state and national workgroups to discuss injury epidemiology best practices and contribute to special surveillance projects.
• Represent the IPS at various meetings and promote the use of injury and violence data to inform decision making.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees