Epidemiologist 1Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits. Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play. Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role. Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself. As an STI Epidemiologist 1 within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- (overall tasks and expectations of the position):Support activities that bridge STI Surveillance and Prevention by conceptualizing and developing analyses to monitor effectiveness of STD prevention activities, STI testing data, and data completeness. Present findings at stakeholder meetings.
- Assists Senior STI Epidemiologist and CDC Field Epidemiologist with STI Surveillance activities including data collection and analysis.
- Assist with obtaining data from various sources to conduct data matches with STI data (ex.-vital records, HIV data, etc.).Assists with planning, developing and maintaining the state electronic notifiable disease surveillance system (SENDSS) to facilitate quick retrieval and manipulation of STD data.
- Fulfill data requests with minimal supervisory support; communicate directly with requesters
- Run provided SAS code to generate datasets and reports
- Assist with updating annual reporting materials; present data to stakeholders
- Develop or maintain expertise in data analysis and data visualization.
- Assists in the implementation of appropriate quality assurance processes to maintain valid and accurate epidemiological data and reviews data for errors and initiates corrective actions.
- Analyzes data (using Excel, SAS, R, Tableau and/or ArcGIS) and assists in the creation of reports and summaries for internal and external audiences.
- Provides technical assistance for local health districts and other users of STI surveillance data.
- Performs various duties in support of section operations.
- The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
- The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
- State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
- DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
- The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
- In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include DPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov.DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
Preferred Qualifications:- (based on the needs of the position):Master of Public Health from an Accredited University with concentration in epidemiology
- Training in and experience working in SAS or RExperience with STI Surveillance
- Experience with STI SENDSS Module
- Experience working or interning in state or local public health departments
- Excellent communication skills
- Broad knowledge of principles of public health practice, especially those applicable to the surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases
- Broad knowledge of principles of public health surveillance, including electronic disease reporting and syndromic surveillance
- Ability to effectively communicate with health care professionals, state and local officials, public health officials, and laypeople, verbally and in writing and individually or in group settings
Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
