STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Epidemiologist 4 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment #240827-0291HC-001

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Introduction

Looking for a rewarding career in Public Health? This team makes a difference in people’s lives every day. We encourage you to apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as an Epidemiologist 4. This position will lead and direct the Office of Health Equity. See below for additional information on this great opportunity!

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Office: Office of Health Equity
  • Location: 410 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
  • Work Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
  • Schedule: First shift, Typically Monday through Friday
Please note: Partial telework may be available depending on the needs of the agency and in accordance with policies.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
    • Comprehensive Health Data Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of health data to identify disparities and inequities in health outcomes, access to care, and other relevant factors. Utilize advanced epidemiological methods to ensure robust and accurate findings.
    • Analysis of Environmental and Social Factors: Assess the impact of various environmental and social determinants on health outcomes, including legislation, research projects, health interventions, global events, environmental changes, and community-based programs. Integrate findings into comprehensive health equity initiatives.
    • Interpretation and Communication: Interpret complex data findings and communicate them effectively to diverse audiences, including policymakers, public health professionals, and community stakeholders. Translate technical information into actionable insights and strategies.
    • Leadership in Report Production: Lead the creation, planning, and production of the CT DPH OHE Data Report. Ensure that the report reflects the latest research and data trends, effectively communicates key findings, and serves as a valuable resource for decision-makers and stakeholders.
    WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
      MORE ABOUT US
      The Mission of DPH is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring:

      • The conditions in which people can be healthy;
      • Preventing disease, injury, and disability; and
      • Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

      DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

      Selection Plan

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      Please Note: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

      TO APPLY
      • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
      • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
      • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
      • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
      • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
      • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
      AFTER YOU APPLY 
      • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. 
      • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
      • NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
      • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
      • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
      • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
        CONNECT WITH US 
        • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
        • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Pamela Rochette at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov. 

        PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

        In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for supervising, developing and implementing one or more major epidemiology programs for evaluation and/or prevention and control of diseases.

        EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

        • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; 
        • Provides staff training and assistance; 
        • Conducts performance evaluations; 
        • Determines priorities and plans program work; 
        • Establishes and maintains program procedures; 
        • Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; 
        • Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures; 
        • Prepares reports and correspondence.
        • Conceptualizes and directs one or more major programs in area of disease surveillance, control and intervention; 
        • Designs and implements special epidemiologic studies; 
        • Plans and evaluates program goals and objectives; 
        • Provides expert testimony in public forum or courtroom setting; 
        • Writes scientific papers for publication; 
        • Develops and implements public information programs for mass media distribution; 
        • Advises local health departments, health professionals and voluntary groups on protocols for disease investigation, control and treatment; 
        • Seeks to identify and evaluate new diseases or environmental exposures which may cause disease and methods of control; 
        • May teach epidemiologic related courses at institutions of higher learning;
        • May represent the department to the public; 
        • May perform complex statistical analysis and oversee management of large data bases; 
        • May develop budgets, grants and contracts; 
        • May develop departmental policies regulations and legislation; 
        • Performs related duties as required.

        KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

        • Considerable knowledge of
          • infectious and/or chronic disease processes; 
          • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
          • relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
          • disease processes which affect humans and animals; 
        • Considerable
          • interpersonal skills; 
          • oral and written communication skills; 
          • statistical skills including familiarity with mainframe and/or personal computer applications and interpretation of data; 
        • Considerable ability to
          • develop, design, implement and analyze epidemiologic studies; 
          • recommend and evaluate intervention strategies to prevent future disease; 
        • Supervisory ability.

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

        Nine (9) years of experience in epidemiological investigations in a responsible technical or professional capacity.

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

        One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved program administration including disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, interviews and performing complex analyses at the level of an Epidemiologist 3.

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

        • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years' for a Bachelor's degree.
        • A Master's degree in community medicine, public health or a related health science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
        • A Doctorate in a related discipline such as medicine, public health or a behavioral or natural science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

        • Experience conducting complex epidemiological analyses, including the use of advanced statistical methods.
        • Experience developing health equity initiatives.
        • Experience interpreting complex data findings and communicating technical information to diverse audiences.
        • Experience in leading the creation, planning, and production of comprehensive health data reports.
        • Experience with Public Health Surveillance Systems.
        • Experience identifying root causes of health inequities and developing evidence-based interventions to address them.
        • Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to advance health equity initiatives.

        SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

        • Incumbents in this class must be willing to be immunized for communicable diseases as necessary and appropriate.
        • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

        Conclusion

        AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

        The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

        ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

        As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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