EPIDEMIOLOGIST I
Recruitment #18-003641-0003
Department | MDH Local Health - Anne Arundel County |
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Date Opened | 4/26/2018 09:17:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 5/10/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $44,017.00 - $56,999.00/year with potential growth to $70,265.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Leticia Daniels |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
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GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, Anne Arundel County Health Department, Annapolis, MD
Main Purpose of Job
The Epidemiologist I position in the Office of Assessment and Planning is the primary data analyst for the Department's Disease Prevention and Management bureau. Programs in this bureau include: Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Community Education and Health Equity, Cancer Screening Services, Emergency Preparedness and Response and HIV/STI Care and Prevention. The Epidemiologist I will apply basic epidemiologic practices in the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of disease data, strengthen the Department's disease surveillance capacity and support all preparation and response capabilities in the event of a public health emergency. The Epidemiologist I uses statistical and clinical data systems to answer public health questions and to evaluate program performance using a variety of data sources, including: vital statistics, hospital discharge data and risk behavior survey results. The Epidemiologist I also participates in Department wide data-dependent initiatives, such as the Anne Arundel County community health needs assessment and grant planning and preparation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: None
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should have graduate level training in infectious disease surveillance and experience in SAS software. Local health experience and experience in Wordpress and/or Tableau software preferred.
SELECTION PROCESS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.