Injury Prevention Epidemiologist III

at  Dept of State Health Services

Epidemiologist III performs highly advanced (senior-level) research and epidemiological work in the area of Injury Prevention. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to Analytics Branch Manager. Designs, develops, and implements advanced epidemiologic investigations following new or standardized scientific policies/protocols, collecting, analyzing and evaluating data, and communicating 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

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 data abstraction.
Skills in development of procedures to monitor and evaluate progress in achieving project objectives.
Strong project management skills to organize major project activities into a logical sequence with a reasonable and achievable schedule of deadlines.
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 abstract data from a variety of sources.
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 and procedures.
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.

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