Epidemiology Specialist-3, Office of Strategy

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This third-level specialist position provides epidemiologic expertise to the Bureau and Department for the investigation and response to hazardous chemical exposures in Michigan. This includes statewide responsibility for the design and application of complex epidemiologic methodologies to areas and populations with environmental chemical exposure concerns, including study design and planning, policy and program development, program evaluation, and technical expertise and training. In response to significant or suspected exposures to toxic chemicals near sites of contamination, this position will lead the capture of relevant data and statistics from existing literature, health registries and surveys as well design and implement protocols for appropriate epidemiologic surveys or studies in these areas. All special epidemiologic data collection and analysis projects related to sites of environmental contamination are designed, implemented and monitored by this position.

Requirements

• Possession of a master's degree in epidemiology or public health, with a minimum of 8 semester (12 term) graduate-level hours in epidemiology and biostatistics courses.
• Five years of professional experience as an Epidemiologist.
• Three years of experience equivalent to an Epidemiologist P11.
• Two years equivalent to an Epidemiologist 12.
• One year equivalent to an Epidemiologist Specialist 13.
• Relevant experience and/or education must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted, but not web-based, internet, or unofficial copies).
• Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide responsibility for the design and application of complex epidemiologic methodologies to areas and populations with environmental chemical exposure concerns.
• Lead the capture of relevant data and statistics from existing literature, health registries and surveys in response to significant or suspected exposures to toxic chemicals near sites of contamination.
• Design and implement protocols for appropriate epidemiologic surveys or studies in areas with environmental chemical exposure concerns.
• Design, implement, and monitor all special epidemiologic data collection and analysis projects related to sites of environmental contamination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level